Respiratory Therapist - Augusta - Respiratory Care- FT

Job Description

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Job Summary :

Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current

clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and

recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient

Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines

by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates

competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory

consultant to all hospital service lines. Attends daily patient rounds.

Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines

and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to

include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid

Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.

Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.

Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides

patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students

on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the

bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to

assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.

Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with

finesse and skill. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity.

Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible

and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care.

Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff

procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical

equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated

documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions

infection prevention measures.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

• Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Care-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) :

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Current Georgia Respiratory Care

Professional. Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred

Required Minimum Skills :

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