PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital at Wellstar Health System

Job Description:

Latest job information from Wellstar Health System for the position of PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital. If the PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital vacancy in Austell matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Wellstar Health System for the position of PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital below matches your qualifications.

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 whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples 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

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Required Minimum Education:

Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

RCP - Respiratory Care Prof

BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor ? 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.

Job Info:

• Company: Wellstar Health System
• Position: PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital
• Work Location: Austell
• Country: US

How to Submit an Application:

After reading and understanding the criteria and minimum qualification requirements explained in the job information PRN Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU Nights @ Cobb Hospital at the office Austell above, immediately complete the job application files such as a job application letter, CV, photocopy of diploma, transcript, and other supplements as explained above. Submit via the Next Page link below.