Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Nights / Various Locations

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift to provide advanced respiratory care in critical care units, including ventilator management and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and collaboration with physicians and the health care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications and aerosolized therapy, ABG sampling, invasive and non-invasive procedures, and patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program with science coursework.
• NBRC-RRT credential required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or required by role.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and aerosolized therapy.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis.
• Assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Collaborates with health care team in planning patient care.
• Ensures a safe and quality environment and participates in quality initiatives.
• Educates patients, families, and staff.
• Maintains professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC-RRT Credential

Tools

ABG sampling equipment

Ventilator management protocols

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 ShiftNight (United States of America)

Relocation Up to $10,000

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 majority of time is 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-developmental activities. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Provides Customer ServiceAdministers Quality Patient CarePerforms patient assessment & assessment for therapyCollaborates with health care team members in planning patient careVerifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapyPerforms arterial blood gas sampling & analysisAssisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing

Provides Safe & Quality EnvironmentPromotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality careComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

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

Bachelor's Degree

NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapiRCP - Respiratory Care Prof0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required

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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