CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

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's 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) Job Summary Responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and the evaluate‑and‑treat process. Provides patient care primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self direction. Provides patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self‑developmental activities. Addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs while providing care to patients. Key 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 & 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 Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing 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 the revised and new DPPs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Association of Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred) NBRC-RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP – Respiratory Care Professional 0-2 years clinical experience with minimal 6 months critical care experience (Required) 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 relations, assessment, and communication skills #J-18808-Ljbffr