PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift @ Cobb Hospital

@ Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.wellstarhealthsystems,inc..com

PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift @ Cobb Hospital

Austell, GA, Cobb County, Ga; Georgia
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About the job

Wellstar is a leading healthcare system in Georgia committed to enhancing health and well-being. This night shift Respiratory Therapist role focuses on critical care, patient education, professional growth, and quality care delivery in a supportive environment.

Requirements

  • Respiratory Care Professional (RCP)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • 2+ years clinical critical care experience
  • Critical thinking and communication skills

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good customer relation skills

Full job description

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)
The Respiratory Therapist III 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 III is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT III addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Actively engages in PI projects. Demonstrates ability and willingness to serve in a preceptor capacity for new employees and RT students.
Provides Customer Service
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 arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
PI Projects
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility. Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care personnel professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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