Part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist III - Weekends @ 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 is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in people’s lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate‑and‑treat process. The RT III delivers patient care in complex, multi‑problem patient situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT III is responsible for patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, professional and self‑development activities, and patient/family education needs. The RT III 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; promotes a team spirit and a 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, and oxygen medical gas therapy; performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, and airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care); performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis; educates patients and mentors new employees, students, and peers; assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and 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 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. A.S. degree required; B.S. preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (1.00) Respiratory Care Professional (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 Provider (6.00) NRP – Instructor (6.00) NRP – Provisional (6.00) Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years of clinical experience with at least 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