PRN Respiratory Therapist II

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Griffin (GA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II in Griffin, GA to provide advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in complex clinical situations. The role includes ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education.

The RT II collaborates with the healthcare team, mentors staff, and participates in quality improvement to ensure safe, evidence-based care.

Competenze

• NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, ACLS required upon hire.
• 0-2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Mansioni

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy and medication administration.
• Perform ventilator management, airway care, and invasive/non-invasive procedures.
• Assess patients, verify orders, and collaborate on care planning.
• Educate patients, families, and support staff.
• Contribute to safety protocols, electronic documentation, and performance improvement efforts.
• Support staff development and participate in procedural and diagnostic tasks.

Conoscenze

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in complex clinical situations, primarily in critical care settings. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education. Additionally, the RT II collaborates with healthcare team members, mentors new staff and students, and participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care.

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessments in complex clinical situations, primarily in critical care settings. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education. Additionally, the RT II collaborates with healthcare team members, mentors new staff and students, and participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care.

Key Duties

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy and medication administration.
• Perform ventilator management, airway care, and invasive/non-invasive procedures.
• Assess patients, verify orders, and collaborate on care planning.
• Educate patients, families, and support staff.
• Contribute to safety protocols, electronic documentation, and performance improvement efforts.
• Support staff development and participate in procedural and diagnostic tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, ACLS (all required upon hire).
• Experience: 0-2 years clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Skills: Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer literacy.