PRN Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) role delivering evaluate-and-treat respiratory care, largely in critical care settings with protocol ventilator management and significant independent decision-making. Join Wellstar Health Systems, an integrated Georgia health system focused on improving community health. Standout focus is high-acuity critical care work with autonomy plus patient/family education and staff development responsibilities.
- Critical care, protocol ventilator management
- Integrated Georgia health system
- Patient and family education focus
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 Therapi 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.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.