Respiratory Therapist II - (Part-Time, Nights)

Wellstar Health System; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Union City seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist II for night shifts. This role is integral in delivering advanced patient care, implementing respiratory treatments, and educating families. The position demands recognized certifications and critical care experience, focusing on high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• 0-2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care.
• All required certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers quality patient care and medication.
• Collaborates with health care team for patient care planning.
• Educates patients and mentors new employees.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Customer Relation

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Respiratory Therapist II - (Part-Time, Nights)

Respiratory Therapist II - (Part-Time, Nights)

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Facility: Douglas Hospital

• Registered Respiratory Therapi
• Respiratory Care Prof
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
• Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional
• Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
  
  

Facility: Douglas Hospital

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 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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. 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, wave form 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 Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. RequiredAssociate's Degree A.S. degree required RequiredBachelor's Degree PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Registered Respiratory Therapi
• Respiratory Care Prof
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
• Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional
• Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
  
  

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care RequiredRequired 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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