8209 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU

Work Shift: Night (United States of America). 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, most of the time in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making, and self‑direction. In addition to providing patient care, the RT II engages in patient, family, and support system education, coordinates activities, and participates in staff development and professional self‑development. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides customer service: completion of patient care, documentation, and education; team approach to service; promoting team spirit and a positive work environment; providing a supportive environment for students and staff. Administers quality patient care: performs patient assessment; collaborates with healthcare 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 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 a safe quality environment: promotes accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging; promotes patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.); promotes performance improvement initiatives; 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. Associate’s Degree (A.S.) required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapy 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 Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years of clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. Required Minimum Skills Strong communication and critical‑thinking skills; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Computer skills including familiarity with databases; good customer‑relations, assessment, and communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr