Respiratory Therapist - Atlanta - Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.

    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
    Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. Atlanta

    4 days ago

    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)

    Overview

    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.
    Responsibilities
    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 DPPs
    Required for All Jobs
    Performs other duties as assigned
    Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
    Qualifications
    Required 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 Preferred
    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.
    Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
    Registered Respiratory Therapi Required
    Respiratory Care Prof Required
    Basic Life Support Required
    BLS - Instructor Required
    BLS - Provisional Required
    Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
    ACLS - Instructor Required
    ACLS - Provisional Required
    Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
    PALS - Instructor Required
    PALS - Provisional Required
    Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Required
    NRP - Instructor Required
    NRP-Provisional Required
    Additional Licenses and Certifications

    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.

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