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Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU CH NF

Wellstar Health System

Fulton, MOFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Fulton, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistRCP - Respiratory Care ProfessionalBLS - Basic Life SupportACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportARC-ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life SupportACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor

Job overview

Wellstar Health System is hiring a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) Non-NICU CH NF. The Respiratory Therapist II administers medication and implements respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience, utilizing an evaluate-and-treat process. This role delivers patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, requiring significant independent decision-making. Responsibilities also include patient and family education, coordination of activities, and staff development.

Key focus areas include Complete patient care, documentation, and education, Promote a team spirit and positive work environment, and Provide supportive environment for students and staff.

Successful candidates bring Associate's In Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor's In Respiratory Therapy, and NBRC-RRT Certification. Important skills include Medication Administration, Respiratory Care, Evaluate-And-Treat Process, Patient Care Delivery, Ventilator Management, and Independent Decision-Making.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication AdministrationRespiratory CareEvaluate-and-Treat ProcessPatient Care DeliveryVentilator ManagementIndependent Decision-MakingSelf DirectionPatient EducationFamily/Support System EducationCoordination of ActivitiesStaff DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentSelf-Developmental ActivitiesPatient AssessmentTherapy AssessmentCollaborating With Healthcare TeamPlanning Patient CareVerifying OrdersAdministering Aerosolized MedicationBronchial HygieneVolume ExpansionOxygen TherapyMedical Gas TherapyWeaningWave Form Graphic InterpretationAirway ManagementIntubationExtubationTrach Tube Change and CareArterial Blood Gas SamplingArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMentoring New EmployeesPrecepting New EmployeesPrecepting StudentsPrecepting PeersAssisting in Invasive ProceduresCardiac Service ProceduresPulmonary Diagnostic TestingElectronic OrdersChartingChargingPatient SafetyMedication SafetyNPSGPerformance Improvement InitiativesEvidence Based PracticeReviewing DPPsCommunicationProblem SolvingEstablishing Working Relationships With Physicians

Qualifications

Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory TherapyNBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistRCP - Respiratory Care ProfessionalBLS - Basic Life SupportACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportARC-ALS - American Red Cross Advanced Life SupportACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor0-2 Years Clinical Experience6+ Months Critical Care Experience

Full job description

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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