Respiratory Therapist II Wkd Non-NICU (Nights)

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 is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people’s lives. Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Overview Wellstar Paulding Hospital, Hiram, GA Position: Weekend Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am) Significant Sign‑On Bonus and Relocation assistance offered for qualified, experienced Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist II The RT 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, multi‑problem patient situations and spends 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 is responsible for patient, family and support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II provides care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs, addressing the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs of patients and families. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides Customer Service; completes 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. Performs patient assessment and assessment for therapy. 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. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. A.S. degree required; B.S. preferred. Experience: 0–2 years of clinical experience with minimal 6 months in critical care. 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 required. License & Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist; Respiratory Care Prof; Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 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