Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Nights / Various Locations

Wellstar Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their team. The RRT will be responsible for administering medications, providing patient education, and collaborating with healthcare professionals in critical care settings. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care. Enjoy working in a supportive environment that emphasizes team collaboration and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program required.
• 0–2 years clinical experience in critical care is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and implement respiratory care.
• Provide patient education and staff mentorship.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Customer relation skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree (optional)

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Wellstar Health System invites applicants for the position of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Job Summary

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 spent 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‑development activities. The RT II ensures patient care with an understanding and awareness of population‑specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs. The RT II also participates in the education of new employees and others.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

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 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.

Required Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science.

Associate's Degree (A.S.) required.

Bachelor's Degree (optional).

Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications

• NBRC‑RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RCP - Respiratory Care Professional
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS‑I - Basic Life Support Instructor
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS‑I - ACLS Instructor
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I - PALS Instructor
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or NRP‑P - NRP‑Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days or NRP‑I - NRP Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

0–2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in 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.

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