Respiratory Therapist (RRT), FT Days (NICU)

Respiratory Therapist II Work Shift: Day (United States of America) 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, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. The RT II also provides patient, family/support system education, coordinates activities, contributes to staff development, and engages in professional development. The role addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to patients and participates in the education of new employees and others. Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing. Responsibilities 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; collaborates with the healthcare team to plan patient care; verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen and 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 patients and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers. Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing. Provides Safe & Quality Environment – Promotes 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 WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Preferred Education Associate's Degree (A.S. degree) required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. 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 healthcare professionals, computer skills including familiarity with databases; good customer relationship, assessment and communication skills. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapy Required Respiratory Care Professional Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Required BLS – Instructor Required BLS – Provisional Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required ACLS – Instructor Required ACLS – Provisional Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required PALS – Instructor Required PALS – Provisional Required Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Required NRP – Instructor Required NRP – Provisional Required #J-18808-Ljbffr