Respiratory Therapist II Wkd Non-NICU (Nights)

Weekend Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am) Sign-On Bonus and Relocation assistance offered for qualified, experienced Respiratory Therapist. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Overview Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA Job Title Respiratory Therapist II Responsibilities 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 & 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, wave form 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 Location Specific: 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. Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Associate's Degree (A.S. degree required) Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Minimum Experience: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months 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. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Prof, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Benefits Sign-On Bonus and Relocation assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr