Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU - @ Cobb Hospital

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 provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, supports staff development, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family educational needs, and 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 & 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 Location specific: assists 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 Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. NBRC‑RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapy 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 critical care required 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 Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.