Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit
Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care setting
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
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
Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate
Participates in clinical trials and research activities
Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations
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
Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies
Follows proper handoff procedure for all transferred patients
Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance
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

Requirements

Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Care-Preferred
BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current Georgia Respiratory Care Professional
Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred

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