Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for the part-time night shift to deliver specialized respiratory care in critical care areas using protocol-driven ventilator management and evidence-based practices.

The RT II will perform patient assessments, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care and continuous staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program (CoARC or CAAHP) with science coursework.
• AS degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0-2 years clinical experience preferred; critical care exposure valued.

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, waveform interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach 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

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

AS degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

CoARC/CAAHP accredited program

Job description

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for the part-time night shift to deliver specialized respiratory care in critical care areas using protocol-driven ventilator management and evidence-based practices.

The RT II will perform patient assessments, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care and continuous staff development.