Non-NICU PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ 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, multi‑problem patient scenarios. 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, the RT II provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, develops staff, and participates in professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care, and may participate 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, collaborates with the health‑care team, 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 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; 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 Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT) Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC‑BLS) or BLS‑Instructor (BLS‑I) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ARC‑ALS) or ACLS‑Instructor (ACLS‑I) Required Minimum Experience 0‑2 years of clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum Skills Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Ability to 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr