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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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.

Provides Customer Service

Completion of patient care, documentation and educationTeam approach to servicePromotes a team spirit and positive work environmentProvides supportive environment for students and staff

Administers Quality Patient Care

Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapyCollaborates with health care team members in planning patient careVerifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapyPerforms ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysisEducates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peersLocation 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 chargingPromotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality carePromotes evidence based practiceReviews the revised and new DPPs

Required Minimum Education

Associate Degree Respiratory Care - required

Bachelor Degree Respiratory Therapist - preferred

Minimum Experience

0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care

Required Minimum Certification - upon hire

NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

RCP - Respiratory Care Prof

BLS - Basic Life Support

BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor within 180 days

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