Respiratory Therapist Pt Nights - Windy Hill Hospital

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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) **[Click Here to Visit the Windy Hill Hospital Website](https://www.wellstar.org/locations/hospital/windy-hill)** ================================================================================================================= **Hours: PT Nights - 24 hrs per week** **RESPONSIBLITIES** =================== * 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 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. **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 License(s) and Certification(s):** All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. * Registered Respiratory Therapi * Respiratory Care Prof * Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor * Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional **Required Minimum Experience:** -------------------------------- * 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care **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. 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