Weekend Registered Respiratory Therapist II - NICU Only @ 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: Night shift in the United States of America, NICU only with weekend option, 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 delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient 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, addressing biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. 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 a 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, 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 and 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 a 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 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.) required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapist 1.0 Respiratory Care Professional 2.0 Basic Life Support 3.0 BLS – Instructor 3.0 BLS – Provisional 3.0 Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.0 ACLS – Instructor 4.0 ACLS – Provisional 4.0 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 5.0 PALS – Instructor 5.0 PALS – Provisional 5.0 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider 6.0 NRP – Instructor 6.0 NRP – Provisional 6.0 Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years of 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 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