Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Weekend Nights @ Cobb Hospital

Shift Details Night, Full-time, Weekend, Nights. 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 an evaluation-and-treat process. The RT II delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient situations, spending the majority of time in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition to patient‑care delivery, the RT II provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and participates in professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding of population‑specific needs and addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when caring for patients. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides Customer Service: Completion of patient care, documentation, and education; 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; 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, waveform graphic interpretation, airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care); performs arterial blood gas sampling & 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. 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 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 Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s Respiratory Therapy (Preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) 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 Cardiac Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor. NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapy. RCP – Respiratory Care Professional. 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, establishment and maintenance of working relationships with physicians and other health‑care professionals, computer skills including familiarity with databases, and strong customer relations, assessment, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr