Non-NICU PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ Cobb Hospital

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‑development 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 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; collaborates with health care 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; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care); performs arterial blood gas sampling and 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 a 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. Performs other duties as assigned; complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor's Respiratory Therapy (Preferred) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional 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 a minimum of 6 months critical care experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Critical Care Medicine