Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Weekend Nights @ Cobb Hospital

Shift: Night (Full-time/Weekend/Nights) 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 care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self direction. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self‑developmental activities. The RT II provides patient care with an understanding of population‑specific needs and addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care. The RT II 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. Team approach to service. Promotes team spirit and a positive work environment. Provides a supportive environment for students and staff. Administers quality patient care: performs patient assessment and assessment for therapy. Collaborates with healthcare team members in planning 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 patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers. Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and pulmonary diagnostic testing. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s Respiratory Therapy (preferred). Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor. PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Instructor. NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP – Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP – Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days. NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist. RCP – Respiratory Care Professional. Required Minimum Experience 0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care required. Required Minimum Skills Ability to communicate well, critical‑thinking skills, and establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must. #J-18808-Ljbffr