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.Work Shift: Day (United States of America)Job SummaryThe 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 delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem‑patient care situations. The majority of the 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 handles patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self‑developmental activities. 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 FunctionsProvide Customer Service:Completion of patient care, documentation and educationTeam approach to servicePromotes a team spirit and positive work environmentProvides supportive environment for students and staffAdminister Quality Patient Care:Perform patient assessment & assessment for therapyCollaborate with health care team members in planning patient careVerify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapyPerform ventilator management, weaning, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)Perform arterial blood gas sampling & analysisEducate patient and mentor/precept new employees, students and peersLocation Specific: Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic TestingProvide Safe & Quality Environment:Promote current and accurate electronic orders, charting and chargingPromote high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)Promote Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality carePromote evidence based practiceReview revised and new DPPsPerform other duties as assignedComply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conductRequired Minimum EducationBachelors Respiratory Therapy or Associates 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 – InstructorACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – InstructorPALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – InstructorNRP – 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)NBRC‑RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist or RCP – Respiratory Care ProfessionalAdditional License(s) and Certification(s)Required Minimum Experience: 0–2 years clinical experience with minimal 6‑months critical careRequired Minimum SkillsAbility to communicate wellCritical thinking skillsEstablish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionalsComputer skills including familiarity with databasesGood customer relation, assessment, and communication skillsJoin 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
