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. 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 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 addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient / family education needs when providing care to the patient. 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 35% 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 35% 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 30% Required Minimum Education : Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Registered Respiratory Therapi
Respiratory Therapy Rrt • Austell, GA, US