Respiratory Therapist II, PT Nights - NICU

Work Shift Night (United States of America) Hours: Part-time Nights (24 hrs per week) Responsibilities Administers Quality Patient Care: Performs patient assessment, verifies orders, administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy, 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, 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 the revised and new DPPs. Provides Customer Service: Completes patient care, documentation and education; promotes team spirit and a positive work environment; provides a supportive environment for students and staff. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with a minimum of 20 quarter hours of science. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. 0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months critical care experience. Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Respiratory Care Professional required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.