Respiratory Therapist; RRT Wknd Nights; Non-NICU

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Wknd Nights (Non-NICU)
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? 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 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 is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. 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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient.

Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
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 DPPs   Required Minimum Experience     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.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)     Registered Respiratory Therapi Required     Respiratory Care Prof Required     Basic Life Support Required     BLS - Instructor Required     BLS - Provisional Required     Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required     ACLS - Instructor Required     ACLS - Provisional Required   Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.