Internal Traveler - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respiratory therapist job at Children's Hospital of Michigan
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy.
Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations.
Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures.
Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.
Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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7662 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN CH NF
Austell, GA jobs
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 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) Job Summary: 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 RT III 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 III is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT III is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT III addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Promotes and models RT best practices. Actively engages in PI projects. Demonstrates ability and willingness to serve in a preceptor capacity for new employees and RT students. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 1.Provides Customer Service a. Completion of patient care, documentation and education b. Team approach to service c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment d. Provides supportive environment for students and staff 2. Administers Quality Patient Care a. Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy b. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy d. Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) e. Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers g. Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing 3. Provides Safe & Quality Environment a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging b. Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) c. Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care d. Promotes evidence-based practice e. PI Projects f. 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.
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
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
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 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. Required Required Minimum Skills: 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.
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Respiratory Therapist II NP CH Nights NICU required
Austell, GA jobs
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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 Responsibilites 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 Therapi 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
Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
PALS - Instructor Required
PALS - Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Required
NRP - Instructor Required
NRP-Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU-PRN Days
Austell, GA jobs
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Work Shift
Day (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 Care or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-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
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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.
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Respiratory Therapist Lead NP
Austell, GA jobs
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 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) Job Summary: Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. NOTE: New Hires (After 11/13/2022): Must have one or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board). Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Leadership and Collaboration - Leads the shift a. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments b. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge c. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance d. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals. e. Assigns shift workload and preceptors f. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity g. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration Innovation and Customer Care 2. Provides resources and support a. Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job b. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels. c. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary d. Assist with orientation training for new employees and student clinical rotations e. Assist with annual skill competencies f. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records - Professional Development a. Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care b. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader. c. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation - Exemplary Practice Quality Outcomes a. Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability b. Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care. c. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Respiratory Therapy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Respiratory Care Prof
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Registered Respiratory Therapi
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech-Preferred or Adult Critical Care Specialist-Preferred or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist-Preferred or Asthma Educator Specialist-Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 Days or ACLS - Instructor within 180 Days or ACLS - Provisional within 180 Days
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr-Preferred within 180 Days or NRP - Instructor-Preferred within 180 Days
Pediatric Adv Life Support within 180 Days or PALS - Instructor within 180 Days or PALS - Provisional within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 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 Required 100 credit hours towards a B.S. degree may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree Required Minimum Skills:
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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care- Augusta- FT
Augusta, GA jobs
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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America) Job Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid
Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies. Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.
Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the
bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.
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.
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 or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor or PALS-P - PALS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
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Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Transport Therapist- Respiratory Care- Augusta- FT
Augusta, GA jobs
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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Job Summary:
Administers all forms of respiratory care to patients in accordance with physician orders and most recent clinical standards to patients. Care will include oxygen therapy, administration of therapeutic aerosols, pulmonary clearance techniques, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, basic spirometry, mechanical ventilation, emergency life support procedures and airway maintenance. Additional responsibilities include air/ground transport of neonatal/pediatric critical care patients from other hospitals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Administers respiratory care modalities to patients. Assess patient conditions per AARC guidelines. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapy and recommends modification of therapy to physicians. Demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary anatomy and physiology during rounds and report. Familiar with diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases. Correctly applies advanced modalities in a critical care setting.
Has sound knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic action, dose, side effects, and method of administration. Serves as a respiratory consultant at the request of the physician. Cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and basic electrolytes in both adult and geriatric patients. Skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.
Conforms to infection control policies and procedures. Participates in quality improvement projects as requested. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students on clinical rotation. Participates in education programs as requested. Maintains BLS certification. Conforms to departmental and hospital policies and procedures and can readily locate when the need arises.
Provides leadership to staff in the absence of the Lead Therapist. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with finesse and skill. Ability to prioritize delivery of care when the need arises. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible and in accordance with department policy. Can effectively use hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security-related policies.
Plans workload to complete assigned treatments and procedures within AARC time standards. Follows up on all patients transferred out of their assigned units to assure proper handoff and continuation of care. Prepares equipment and participates in the coordination of patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Operates and troubleshoots all equipment in the primary area of responsibility. Cleans assembles and restocks equipment in assigned unit or floor.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Care-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
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Respiratory Therapist - Augusta - Respiratory Care- FT
Augusta, GA jobs
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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current
clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and
recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient
Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines
by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. Demonstrates
competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment. Serves as a respiratory
consultant to all hospital service lines. Attends daily patient rounds.
Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications and pharmacologic interactions. Cites AARC guidelines
and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to
include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. Is a member of the Rapid
Response and Resuscitation Teams and skillfully establishes and maintains artificial airways in emergencies.
Competent in use and quality control for all point of care analyzers.
Participates and facilitates quality improvement projects. Facilitates patient discharge to home and provides
patient and family education. Provides clinical assistance in the orientation of new employees and students
on clinical rotation. Provides education to all clinical team members to include physicians and nurses at the
bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to
assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.
Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with
finesse and skill. Has the ability to prioritize and triage delivery of care during times of high acuity.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills and assures all documentation is accurate, legible
and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care.
Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff
procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical
equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated
documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions
infection prevention measures.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Care-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Current Georgia Respiratory Care
Professional. Upon Hire Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
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Respiratory Therapist - (RRT) Weekend Nights
Marietta, GA jobs
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 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)
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 Responsibilites 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 Therapi 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
Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
PALS - Instructor Required
PALS - Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Required
NRP - Instructor Required
NRP-Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Respiratory Therapist Resource/Educator KH
Marietta, GA jobs
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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Job Summary:
Responsible for coordinating the overall functions and activities of the department to assure the successful delivery of quality patient care. Under the supervision of the Manager/Director, the resource therapist is responsible for developing/implementing process improvements, medication administration, and providing patient care with understanding and awareness of population specific needs. Addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The resource therapist facilitates the management of personnel (i.e. scheduling, evaluations), and adherence to policy/procedures, protocols, clinical practice guidelines and clinical activities of the department. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the Medical staff and Respiratory Care Leadership. Resource also serves as a reference/support person to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Leadership
* Maintains staff schedule
* Assigns shift workload
* Completes annual performance evaluations/staff
* Maintains fiscal responsibilities for the department and profession
* Oversees equipment function and calibrations
* Coordinates Equipment Evaluation/Transport
Education Resource
* Oversees orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations
* Collaborates annual skill competencies
* Coordinates education needs of staff (i.e. new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Rounding with staff and patients
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Provides Safe Environment
* Maintains high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Leads and supports Performance Improvement Initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Supports department development and maintenance of Policy & Procedures and Clinical Practice Guidelines
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Supports & educates staff on their roles related to adherence to regulatory requirements
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Delivers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, waveform 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Respiratory Therapy
Masters - preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS - Provisional within 180 Days
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr-Preferred or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor-Preferred or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional-Preferred within 180 Days
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support-Preferred or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor-Preferred or PALS-P - PALS - Provisional-Preferred within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Two-year experience that includes sufficient clinical, with management background to ensure competence in the practice of Respiratory Care, BLS, ACLS certification Required
Required Minimum Skills:
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Wknd Nights (Non-NICU)
Marietta, GA jobs
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Work Shift
Night (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 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 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 Therapi 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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Respiratory Therapist II FT Nights NICU/PEDS
Marietta, GA jobs
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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: 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.
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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.
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Respiratory Therapist - (RRT) NICU/PEDS FT Nights
Marietta, GA jobs
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 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) 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:
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
Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):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.
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Respiratory Therapist II
Roswell, GA jobs
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 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) 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:
Bachelors Respiratory Therapy or Associates Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
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
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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.
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Respiratory Therapist II Non-NICU
Roswell, GA jobs
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 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) 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 Therapi
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
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): 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.
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Respiratory Therapist III CH NF: Fulltime Nights
Roswell, GA jobs
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 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) Job Summary:
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 RT III 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 III is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT III is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT III 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:
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
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
Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
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.
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Respiratory Therapist Lead
Hiram, GA jobs
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 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)
Overview:
Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a Full-time Lead Respiratory Therapist (Shift: Nights)
The Lead Respiratory Therapist is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of an assigned shift using independent judgment to assure successful and safe delivery of care. Facilitates onboarding and precepting under the guidance of their direct lead. Serves as a clinical resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments by providing direct patient care, medication administration and ensuring equipment resources and function. This role may require the duty of a patient assignment. Responsible for promotion and execution of PI initiatives. May assist with data collection and analysis of PI activities. Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
Leadership and Collaboration
1. Leads the shift
a. Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments
b. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge
c. Communicates with direct leader any needs or concerns pertaining to patient care delivery or employee performance
d. Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Supervisor regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals.
e. Assigns shift workload and preceptors
f. Maintains financial stewardship in relation to productivity
g. Maintains daily equipment function and calibration
Innovation and Customer Care
2. Provides resources and support
a. Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job
b. Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing levels.
c. Provides clinical assistance to staff as necessary
d. Assist with orientation & training for new employees and student clinical rotations
e. Assist with annual skill competencies
f. Communicates educational needs of staff (i.e. huddles, new equipment or knowledge in-services for RT staff Maintains staff education records
3. Professional Development
a. Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care
b. Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to direct leader.
c. Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation
4. Exemplary Practice & Quality Outcomes
a. Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and 200% accountability
b. Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care.
c. Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery
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 (Must have completed at least 100 credit hours towards B.S degree) Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
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 Required
Required Minimum Skills
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Inter and Intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities
Delegation skills required
Ability to multi-task essential
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential
Strong detail orientation required
Computer skills required
Time management skills are required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Respiratory Care Prof Required
Basic Life Support Required
BLS - Instructor Required
BLS - Provisional Required
Registered Respiratory Therapi Required
Reg Pulmonary Function Tech Preferred
Adult Critical Care Specialist Preferred
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist Preferred
Asthma Educator Specialist Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
ACLS - Instructor Required
ACLS - Provisional Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr Preferred
NRP - Instructor Preferred
NRP - Provisional Preferred
Pediatric Adv Life Support Required
Must hold an active GA Respiratory Care Professional License. Required
NBRC Credential: RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
One or more of the following NBRC Credentials: ACCS, AE-C, NPS, RPFT (AE-C certifications prior to September 1, 2022 issued by National Asthma Educator Certification Board)
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Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU (Nights)
Hiram, GA jobs
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 what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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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8209 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU
Hiram, GA jobs
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 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)
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
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):
Registered Respiratory Therapi 1.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required Basic Life Support 3.00 Required BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
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.
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Respiratory Care Practitioner (Weekend)
Respiratory therapist job at Children's Hospital of Michigan
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (Weekend) provides a variety of specialized and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through communication with the care team, patients and family members, and colleagues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, the results of specific test or respiratory function, and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy.
Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest, and trauma activations.
Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation, in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to facilitate tests and procedures.
Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all recommendations for modification in the treatment plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation is required and/or must be obtained.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be obtained.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare team.
Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs, prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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