PRN night-shift Respiratory Therapist II role delivering advanced respiratory care primarily in critical care settings, including protocol-based ventilator management and independent evaluate-and-treat decisions. Join Wellstar Health Systems, an integrated Georgia health system focused on enhancing health and well-being. Standout perk: high-autonomy critical care work with education/precepting responsibilities.
- PRN night shift schedule
- Majority critical care ventilator management
- Education and precepting opportunities
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 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 - 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, wave form 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 - Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment - 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 DPPsRequired Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. degree required Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Registered Respiratory Therapi 1.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required Basic Life Support 3.00 Required BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills: 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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