Rrt(nicu) - Nights - Respiratory Therapy

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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)

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Hours: FT Nights (36 hrs per week)

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 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 addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Provides 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 * Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy * Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care * Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy * Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis * Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers * Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
~ Provides Safe & Quality Environment * Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging * Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care * Promotes evidence based practice * Reviews the revised and new DPPs
~ Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
~ Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Bachelor's Degree Preferred
~ 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
~ 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.
~ Registered Respiratory Therapy Required
~ Respiratory Care Prof Required
~ Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.