Respiratory Therapist II, PT Nights (Non-NICU)

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for the night shift to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on assessment, therapy administration, ventilator management, and patient education, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to safety initiatives.

Candidates should hold an accredited respiratory therapy credential, an AS degree with Bachelor's preferred, and active licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with at least 20 science hours.
• AS degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years clinical experience, with required critical care exposure.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapies and medications per orders; documents care.
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Educates patients and families; mentors new staff and students.
• Collaborates with care teams to plan and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Accredited program (CoARC/CAAHEP)

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 Night (United States of America)

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: https://careers.wellstar.org/us/en/kennestone-facility-landing-page

Hours:

Part-time Nights (24 hrs per week)

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 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

• 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
• 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 for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications Required

Minimum Education

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

Required Associate's Degree A.S. degree required

Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required Required

Required 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.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

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

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.

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.