PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU @ Cobb Hospital

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's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Shift Details Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Details: Non-NICU/PRN/Days 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 delivers patient care in complex, multi‑problem patient situations, with much of the time spent in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. The RT II also provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, develops staff, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. The role addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs, and participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 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 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 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 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 in critical care 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 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