PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU @ Cobb Hospital

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist II (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, 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 and addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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 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, waveform 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 Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (Location Specific) 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 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 Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred) Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Prof BLS or ARC‑BLS – Basic Life Support, or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor ACLS or ARC‑ALS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor Required Minimum Experience 0‑2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care Required Minimum Skills Excellent communication skills Critical thinking skills Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals Computer skills including familiarity with databases Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr