Respiratory Therapist II; RRT CH NF

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

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-patient care situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management and significant independent decision‑making. In addition to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional growth.

The RT II provides patient care with an awareness of population‑specific needs and addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others.

• 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

• Performs patient assessment and therapy assessment
• 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 (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
• Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing (location specific)

• 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

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy or Associates in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

• 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
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS Instructor
• NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC‑NALS – American Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP‑I – NRP Instructor or NRP‑P – NRP Provisional (within 180 days)
• NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapy
• RCP – Respiratory Care Professional

None required beyond the minimum list.

0‑2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care.

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases
• Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills