PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU @ Cobb Hospital

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what‘s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people‘s lives. Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provide customer service. Completion of patient care, documentation, and education. Team approach to service. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment. Provides supportive environment for students and staff. Administers quality patient care. Perform patient assessment and assessment for therapy. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care. Verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy. Perform ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care). Perform arterial blood gas sampling & analysis. Educate patient and mentor/precept new employees, students and peers. Assist in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, pulmonary diagnostic testing. Promote current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging. Promote high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc). Promote performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care. Promote evidence based practice. Review revised and new DPPs. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist. RCP – Respiratory Care Prof. BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor. Required Minimum Experience 0‑2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑month critical care required. Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr