Respiratory Therapist II NP CH Nights NICU required

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver critical care in complex situations. This role involves administering therapies, managing ventilators, and educating patients and staff. Join a team dedicated to quality improvement and evidence-based practices in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with science coursework.
• 0-2 years clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Administers quality patient care and performs patient assessments.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members and verifies orders.
• Educates patients and mentors staff and students.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Respiratory Therapist II NP CH Nights NICU required

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Overview

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 delivers patient care in complex, multi-problem situations, primarily in critical care areas, with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. Responsibilities include patient and family education, activity coordination, staff development, and professional growth. The RT II provides care with awareness of population-specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs, and participates in educating new staff and students.

Facility: Cobb Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service
• Completes patient care, documentation, and education
• Works collaboratively within a team
• Fosters a positive work environment
• Supports staff and student education

• Administers quality patient care
• Performs patient assessments and therapy planning
• Collaborates with healthcare team members
• Verifies orders and administers medications and therapies
• Manages ventilators, performs weaning, airway management
• Samples and analyzes arterial blood gases
• Educates patients and mentors staff and students
• Assists with invasive/non-invasive procedures, diagnostic testing
• Ensures safety and promotes quality improvement initiatives
• Supports evidence-based practices and reviews protocols

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with science coursework; Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred.

Experience: 0-2 years clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.

Skills: Effective communication, critical thinking, teamwork, computer literacy.

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, with instructor and provisional certifications as specified.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare