Respiratory Therapist II (RRT), Weekend - Lagrange, GA

4610 West Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in the United States seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver specialized respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management, airway procedures, and medication administration. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, education of families, participation in quality and safety initiatives, and mentoring new staff within a nationally

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills and establish relations with physicians and health care professionals.
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases and documentation.
• Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care with medication administration and respiratory therapy per protocol.
• Ventilator management, weaning and airway management (intubation, extubation, trach care).
• Educates patients and mentors students and staff; participates in staff development.
• Collaborates with the health care team to plan and deliver care.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer relations

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

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.

Job Summary

Work Shift Day (United States of America) 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
• 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 - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS - American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - American 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 Therapist RCP - Respiratory Care Prof

Required Minimum Experience

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

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.

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.