Respiratory Therapist PT Nights

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen engagierten Atemtherapeuten für die Nachtschicht. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Verabreichung von Atemtherapien, die Durchführung von Patientenbewertungen und die Zusammenarbeit mit einem interdisziplinären Team. Sie werden in kritischen Pflegebereichen arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten zur Patientenbildung und Teamarbeit einsetzen. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu wachsen und Ihre beruflichen Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Patientenversorgung haben und in einem dynamischen Team arbeiten möchten, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Abschluss eines akkreditierten Atemtherapieprogramms erforderlich.
• Zertifizierungen: Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Verabreichung von Medikamenten und Durchführung von Atemtherapien.
• Patientenbewertung und Therapieplanung in kritischen Situationen.
• Unterstützung bei invasiven und nicht-invasiven Verfahren.

Skills

Kritisches Denken

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Computerkenntnisse

Education

Abschluss eines akkreditierten Atemtherapieprogramms

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (bevorzugt)

Tools

Atemtherapiegeräte

Ventilatoren

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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, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making, and self-direction. Responsibilities also include patient and family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional growth. The RT II provides care with awareness of population-specific needs, addressing biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs. Participation in the education of new employees and others is also expected.

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 and therapy planning
• Collaborates with healthcare team members
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation, airway management (intubation, extubation, trach care)
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Educates patients and mentors new employees, students, and peers
• Assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures, cardiac services, pulmonary diagnostics (location-specific)

Provides Safe & Quality Environment

• Ensures accurate electronic orders, charting, and charging
• Promotes patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)
• Supports Performance Improvement initiatives
• Promotes evidence-based practice
• Reviews revised and new DPPs

Other Duties and Compliance

Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies, standards, and codes of conduct.

Minimum Education and Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program (CoARC or CAAHP) with at least 20 quarter hours of science
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• All certifications required upon hire: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Professional, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (Instructor or Provisional as applicable)

Experience and Skills

• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and computer skills

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare