PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what is possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. 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 situations and spends the majority of time 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‑development activities. The RT II provides patient care with an understanding and awareness of population‑specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family educational needs. 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. Promotes a team approach to service. Promotes a 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 health‑care 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 including intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care. Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. Educates patients and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers. Assists in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures and pulmonary diagnostic testing. Provides a safe and quality environment. 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 Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy – Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional 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 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 health‑care professionals. Computer skills, including familiarity with databases. Good customer relationship, assessment, and communication skills. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr