Respiratory Therapist - Columbia County Medical Center

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and coordinate care on the assigned unit, ensuring adherence to physician orders and clinical standards. You will lead care coordination, implement evidence-based respiratory plans, and guide both patients and staff through treatments and discharge planning.

The role requires relevant education and active certification, with ongoing opportunities for professional development within a premier health system committed to

Qualifications

• Requires competency in invasive and non-invasive procedures and respiratory care delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses and other clinicians.
• Ability to educate patients, families and clinical staff on respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Care Coordinator for the assigned unit.
• Develops and administers Respiratory Care Plans per physician order and protocols.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive procedures and equipment.
• Serves as respiratory consultant to hospital service lines and participates in rounds.
• Maintains documentation and compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Critical Care

Team Coordination

Clinical Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? 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 Job Summary:

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 workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit.
• Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care 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 service lines.
• Attends daily patient rounds.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions.
• Cites AARC guidelines and 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.
• Is a member of the Rapid Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.
• Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.
• Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects.
• Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education.
• Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation.
• Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the bedside and informal classroom setting.
• Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.
• Participates in clinical trials and research activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with finesse and skill.
• Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care.
• Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies.
• Follows proper handoff procedure for all transferred 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 both in and outside the hospital.
• Conforms and champions infection prevention measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi RCP - Respiratory Care Prof

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional. Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.