Respiratory Therapist - Full-time (Nights)

Wellstar Health System; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Warm Springs, GA. This role is integral in administering and managing respiratory care, providing patient education, and serving as the Respiratory Care Coordinator, ensuring high-quality clinical support and care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Respiratory Care.
• RRT certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages respiratory care per physician orders.
• Coordinates care as a Respiratory Care Coordinator.
• Educates patients and clinical staff on respiratory care.

Skills

Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities

Ventilator Care and Weaning

Tracheostomy Care and Weaning

ABG collection

EKG

Education

Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Full-time (Nights)

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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.

This is a full-time NIGHT shift position located at the Wellstar Roosevelt facility in Warm Springs, GA.

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 leader and care coordinator for respiratory care by administering and recommending care per protocol

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• 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. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications for BLS and ACLS.
• 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
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Therapy Preferred
  
  

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• RRT Required
• Current American Heart Association , Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Current American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional Required
  
  

Required Minimum Experience

• 1 year(s) or more of experience in Respiratory Care Required
• 2 year(s) or more of experience in Critical Care Preferred
  
  

Required Minimum Skills

• Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities Required
• Ventilator Care and Weaning Required
• Tracheostomy Care and Weaning Required
• ABG collection Required
• EKG Required
• Endotracheal Intubation Preferred
• Bronchoscopy Assist Preferred
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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