Extended Assignment Team - Respiratory Therapist

Facility: WAB - Wellstar Administrative Building Shift: 7p-7a Program Commitment: Team Members are required to complete: 1 (one) 13-week assignment Oct 1st - March 31st (surge season) each year. Extended Assignment Team Members function under a contingency staffing model as a PRN Team Member, with no guaranteed hours. While on assignment Extended Assignment Team Members will be scheduled 36 hours/week. All scheduling is done at the unit level, with no self scheduling. Extended Assignment Team Members are required to work 3 (three) Mondays and/or Fridays, and 3 (three) Saturdays and/or Sundays in a 4-week scheduling period. Assignment Placement: New Team Members are placed based on facility needs, and will not receive a service agreement prior to final clearance to start. Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist, working under the direction of the RC Manager/Director, is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge and experience. The RRT is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with significant independent decision-making and self-direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RRT is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RRT is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RRT addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The therapist also participates in the education of new employees and others. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the Medical staff and Respiratory Care Leadership. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job. 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 * Delivers 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 procedures (bronchoscopy, thoracentesis) * Cardiac Service procedures (EKG, Stress Test, Holter Monitoring) * Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe & Quality Environment * Maintains and updates of electronic cardex * Maintains high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) * Supports 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 AMA approved training program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences (B.S. degree required). Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional Registered Respiratory Therapi Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional Respiratory Care Prof Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year of Experience Required and Minimum 2 years of Experience Preferred and RT inpatient experience Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relations with physicians and other health care personnel, and computer skills including familiarity with databases