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

Job Shift Night (United States of America) 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 delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient care situations. The majority of time is spent 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 provides patient care with an understanding and awareness of population‑specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs, and participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides customer service. Completes patient care, documentation, and education. Works in a team approach to service. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment. Provides a supportive environment for students and staff. Administers quality patient care. Performs patient assessment and assessment for therapy. Collaborates with healthcare team members in planning patient care. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy. Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, and airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care). Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. Educates patients and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers. Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and pulmonary diagnostic testing. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging. Promotes a high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.). Promotes performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care. Promotes evidence‑based practice. Reviews revised and new DPPs. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred). Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications 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 of clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well. Critical thinking skills. Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Computer skills, including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.