PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate care across inpatient settings. The role includes leading respiratory care activities, communicating with physicians and nurses, and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

The position requires RRT certification, an allied health degree, and relevant experience in respiratory therapy and critical care. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to provide high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RRT credential required.
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license required.
• 1 year or more of experience in Respiratory Care required.
• 2 years or more of experience in Critical Care preferred.
• Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities required.
• Ventilator care and weaning required.
• Tracheostomy care and weaning required.
• ABG collection required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all forms of respiratory care per physician orders and current clinical standards.
• Act as Respiratory Care Coordinator for the assigned hospital; develop and modify the respiratory care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of respiratory medications, ABGs, and related lab results; assist with results interpretation.
• Establish and maintain artificial airways in emergencies; use appropriate equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement; assist discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Ensure documentation accuracy; use hospital information systems and proper handoff procedures.
• Provide orientation to new staff and students; educate clinical team members.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT Credential

Georgia Respiratory Care Professional License

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

2+ years of experience in Critical Care (preferred)

Job description

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

• Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a leader and care coordinator for respiratory care by administering and recommending care per protocol
• Acts as Respiratory Care Coordinator for Assigned Hospital. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Plan of Care in the LTAC and In-patient Rehab setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital departments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies. Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers
• Participates in quality improvement. Facilitates patient discharge to appropriate care setting and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students in clinical rotations. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff procedure for all patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation. Participates in patient transports in the hospital. Conforms to infection prevention measures
• Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
• RRT Required
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional Required
• 1 year(s) or more of experience in Respiratory Care Required
• 2 year(s) or more of experience in Critical Care Preferred
• Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities Required
• Ventilator Care and Weaning Required
• Tracheostomy Care and Weaning Required
• ABG collection Required
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.