Respiratory Therapy RRT PRN

Respiratory Therapist PRN / All Locations
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Work Shift
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 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 addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Provides Customer Service
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 arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred

NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof

0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required

Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.

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