Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Augusta Full time

The Respiratory Therapist at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center is responsible for delivering and managing all forms of respiratory care, including developing and modifying patient care plans, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and nurses. The role requires competency in both invasive and non-invasive procedures, knowledge of clinical protocols, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must hold or be eligible for BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC certifications, as well as RRT and RCP credentials. A minimum of two years’ experience is preferred, and an associate or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy is required. The position is full-time, night shift, and involves patient education, clinical rotation, and participation in research and quality improvement projects. The Respiratory Therapist at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center plays a vital role in delivering and managing respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and clinical standards. This position serves as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians. The role involves developing and modifying patient care plans, administering respiratory therapies, and providing education to clinical team members. The therapist is also responsible for quality improvement initiatives, patient discharge planning, and maintaining certifications. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for this full-time night shift position. Compensation and benefits are not explicitly detailed in the 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.

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Hours: Full Time Nights, 36 Hours per week

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Job Summary:

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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Acts as Care Coordinator for Assigned unit. Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies Respiratory Patient Care Plans in the acute care setting, using evidence-based medicine, protocols and clinical practice guidelines by communicating, collaborating and coordinating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians. 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. Cites AARC guidelines and remains current in the field of Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical chemistries to include ABGs and electrolytes and assists others in the application of results. 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 to include physicians and nurses at the bedside and informal classroom setting. Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, FCCS, PALS, and NRP.

Participates in clinical trials and research activities. Demonstrates the ability to resolve difficult situations with finesse and skill. 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, legible and in accordance with hospital policy. Skilled in-Patient Family-Centered Care.

Uses hospital information systems skillfully and complies with security policies. Follows proper handoff procedure for all transferred patients to assure coordination of care. Processes all associated clinical equipment and devices to industry standards and performs routine and basic maintenance with associated documentation. Participates in patient transports both in and outside the hospital. Conforms and champions infection prevention measures.

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.

• 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
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P - NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
• NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
• RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
• RRT-ACCS - Adult Critical Care Specialist or RRT-NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist or NBRC-RPFT - Reg Pulmonary Function Tech or AE-C - Asthma Educator Specialist

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years (prefered)

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• 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 s Responsibilities
• Responsible for administering and managing all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards.
• Acts as Care Coordinator for the assigned unit, developing, administering, evaluating, and modifying Respiratory Patient Care Plans.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive critical procedures and equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory consultant to all hospital service lines and attends daily patient rounds.
• Demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications, pharmacologic interactions, and clinical chemistries, including ABGs and electrolytes.
• 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 and participates in quality improvement projects.
• Facilitates patient discharge to home, provides patient and family education, and provides clinical assistance in orientation of new employees and students.
• Maintains Basic and Advanced certifications as appropriate to assigned areas such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC-RRT, RCP, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, and AE-C. Skills
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive respiratory procedures and equipment.
• Possesses knowledge of respiratory medications, pharmacologic interactions, and clinical chemistries, including ABGs and electrolytes.
• Demonstrates ability to use and maintain point of care analyzers and hospital information systems.
• Exhibits strong oral and written communication skills and ensures accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates in clinical trials, research activities, and quality improvement projects.
• Demonstrates skills in patient transport, infection prevention, and adherence to security policies.
• Has experience in patient and family education, orientation of new employees and students, and clinical rotation support.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is preferred. Education
• An Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT, RCP, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, and AE-C.