Respiratory Therapist III Weekends Position Available In Cobb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist III Weekends position at Cobb Hospital requires a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program with a minimum of 20 quarter hours of science. Candidates must have at least two years of clinical experience and hold various certifications, including Registered Respiratory Therapist and Basic Life Support. This role involves providing quality patient care, administering therapy, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Job Description
Facility:
Cobb Hospital Job Summary:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
1.Provides Customer Service a. Completion of patient care, documentation and education b. Team approach to service c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment d. Provides supportive environment for students and staff – Administers Quality Patient Care a. Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy b. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy d. Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) e. Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers g.
Location Specific:
Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing – Provides Safe Quality Environment a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging b. Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) c. Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care d. Promotes evidence-based practice e. PI Projects f. Reviews the 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. Required Associate’s Degree (Must have completed at least 100 credit hours towards B.S degree) Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): Respiratory Care Prof 1.00 Required Basic Life Support 2.00 Required BLS – Instructor 2.00 Required BLS – Provisional 2.00 Required Registered Respiratory Therapi 3.00 Required Adult Critical Care Specialist 4.00 Required Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist 4.00 Required Reg Pulmonary Function Tech 4.00 Required Asthma Educator Specialist 4.00
Required Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Required to have current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years’ clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility.
