Respiratory Therapist (RRT) FT Nights

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Marietta, GA. This full-time position requires a strong background in respiratory therapy, with responsibilities including patient care in critical areas, ventilator management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• 0-2 years clinical experience with 6 months in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Administers quality patient care and performs patient assessments.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members in planning patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Customer Relations

Database Familiarity

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator Management

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

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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 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.

Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Responsibilities

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 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 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 Therapist 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

Additional Licenses and Certifications

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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