Respiratory Therapist II, PT Nights - NICU

Overview 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 scenarios, largely 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, maintains staff development, and engages in professional and self‑developmental activities. Shift Part‑time Nights (24 hrs per week) 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. 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. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Associate’s Degree (A.S.) required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑month critical care. Required Minimum Skills Excellent communication, critical‑thinking, and interpersonal skills with physicians and other health‑care professionals. Computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer‑relationship, assessment, and communication skills. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Registered Respiratory Therapy. Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) 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. Additional Licenses and Certifications Any additional required licenses or certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobAdX