The Respiratory Therapist II administers medication and implements respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, focusing on complex, multiple problem-patient care situations primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management. This role also involves patient and family education, coordination of activities, and participation in staff development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care (Bachelor's preferred) and hold required certifications including Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. A minimum of 0-2 years of clinical experience is required, with at least 6 months specifically in critical care.
associate degreebachelor degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationCritical ThinkingCustomer RelationsStaff DevelopmentOxygen TherapyIndependent Decision-MakingAirway ManagementArterial Blood Gas SamplingBronchial HygieneVolume ExpansionAerosolized MedicationRespiratory Care ImplementationWave Form Graphic InterpretationProtocol Ventilator Management
Job description
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 Night (United States of America) 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 RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations.
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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs.
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 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 DPPs
Required Minimum Education: Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Prof Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
Required Minimum Experience: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required 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. Join 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.
