Respiratory Therapy Lead: Critical Care & Care Coordination

Wellstar Health System; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and manage respiratory care per physician orders and current standards. The role functions as a leader and care coordinator, coordinating with physicians, nurses and clinicians to deliver evidence-based respiratory plans of care.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with 1 year of experience in respiratory care and a preference for 2+ years in critical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• RRT certification is required; BLS and ACLS are required.
• Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license is required.
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Care experience; 2+ years in Critical Care preferred.
• Core skills include basic respiratory modalities, ABG collection, and EKG.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Respiratory Care Coordinator for the assigned hospital.
• Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Plan of Care.
• Communicates and coordinates with physicians, nurses and other clinicians.
• Maintains certifications (BLS/ACLS) and follows infection prevention measures.
• Prioritizes care delivery during high acuity and assists with patient discharge.

Skills

Ventilator Care and Weaning

ABG collection

Tracheostomy Care and Weaning

Basic Respiratory Therapy Modalities

EKG

Endotracheal Intubation

Bronchoscopy Assist

Education

Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer and manage respiratory care per physician orders and current standards. The role functions as a leader and care coordinator, coordinating with physicians, nurses and clinicians to deliver evidence-based respiratory plans of care.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, RRT, and BLS/ACLS certifications, with 1 year of experience in respiratory care and a preference for 2+ years in critical