Weekend Registered Respiratory Therapist II - NICU Only @ Cobb Hospital

Work Shift Night (United States of America) Shift Details NICU Only / Weekend Option / Nights / Full-Time 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 is responsible for delivering 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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population‑specific needs. The RT II 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 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 for therapy. Collaborates with health‑care team members in planning patient care. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, and 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. 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 high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.). Promotes performance‑improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care. Promotes evidence‑based practice. Reviews revised and new DPPs. Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with a minimum of 20 quarter hours of science. Associate’s Degree (A.S.) required. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapy 1.00 Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Basic Life Support 3.00 BLS - Instructor 3.00 BLS - Provisional 3.00 Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 ACLS - Instructor 4.00 ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 5.00 PALS - Instructor 5.00 PALS - Provisional 5.00 Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 6.00 NRP - Instructor 6.00 NRP - Provisional 6.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr