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Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA is seeking a Full-time Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am with every third weekend option)

*Significant Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance offered for qualified experienced RT.*

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 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 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 Therapist 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

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