Respiratory Therapist ll - PRN, Lagrange, GA

Respiratory Therapist II - PRN, Lagrange, GA

Work Shift:

Various (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 provides patient care in complex, multi‑problem situations, primarily in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. Responsibilities also include patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional/self‑development. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care and participates in the education of new employees and others.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• 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.
• Performs patient 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, waveform graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care).
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers.
• Assisting in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing.
• 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 and reviews 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.
• Associate's Degree (A.S.) required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support from American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support from American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider.

Required Minimum Experience

• 0‑2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
• Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills.

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