Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to join our critical care teams. The RT II will deliver patient care, perform ventilator management, and support education for staff and students in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing patients, collaborating with the health care team, and ensuring safety and quality across all procedures in accordance with Wellstar policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Current licensure and certifications must be in place on hire.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to join our critical care teams. The RT II will deliver patient care, perform ventilator management, and support education for staff and students in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing patients, collaborating with the health care team, and ensuring safety and quality across all procedures in accordance with Wellstar policies.