Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ Cobb Hospital

Wellstar Health System

Austell, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerosols, Analysis Skills, Cardiology, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Critical Care, Customer Relations, Customer Service Evaluation, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Medical Hygiene, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Management, Respiratory Therapy, Staff Development, System Integration (SI), Ventilator
LOCATION
Austell, GA
POSTED
10 days ago
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) Shift Details: Full-time/Nights   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 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 addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Provides Customer Service * Administers Quality Patient Care * Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy * Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care * Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy * Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis * Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe & Quality Environment * Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care * Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist RCP - Respiratory Care Prof 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required 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. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

About the Company

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Wellstar Health System

As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.wellstarcareers.org/index.asp