Respiratory Therapist II Wkd CH NF

Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Roswell
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities**10K Sign-On Bonus Eligible for RRTs****15K Sign-On Bonus Eligible for RRTs with NICU/L&D Experience** -Core Responsibilites 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 DPPsRequired for All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. -QualificationsRequired 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 PreferredRequired Minimum Experience
      • 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care RequiredRequired 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 1.00 Required 1.00
          • Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required 2.00
          • Basic Life Support 3.00 Required 3.00
          • Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required 4.00
          • Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr 5.00 Preferred 5.00
          • Pediatric Adv Life Support 5.00 Preferred 5.00Additional Licenses and Certifications

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