Wellstar Health System
Wellstar Health System

Registered Respiratory Therapist Fulltime Nights W E S T Float Team

RoleHealthcare
LevelMid Level
LocationMarietta, Gabon, United States
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted8 months ago
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About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role at Well Star involves providing critical respiratory care and education in various clinical settings. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and hold BLS and ACLS certifications. The position requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and proficiency in healthcare databases. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing patient care. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Well Star, you will provide critical respiratory care and education, primarily in critical care settings. You will collaborate with healthcare teams, mentor new staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and certifications in BLS and ACLS.

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.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Join Our W.E.S.T. Float Team at Well Star!

Are you ready to make a difference? Join the Well Star Enterprise Support Team (W.E.S.T.) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you’re needed most.

Why Join Us?

As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:-Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the Well Star network.

  • Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.

  • Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Well Star, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:

  • Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.

  • Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.

  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Customer Service: Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.

  • Quality Patient Care: Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.

  • Safety: Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements Education:

  • Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; required.

  • Bachelor’s degree required.Licenses/Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required

  • Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of current RT experience required in a clinical setting.Skills

  • Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.

  • Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.

  • Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

  • 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
  • The candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
  • The candidate will educate patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
  • The candidate will collaborate with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.
  • The candidate will ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
  • The candidate will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
  • The candidate will maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Skills
  • Strong communication and critical thinking abilities are required.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals are required.
  • Proficiency in computer use and familiarity with healthcare databases is required. Education
  • A graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences is required.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.

Benefits and perks

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Mental Health Support

Learning Budget

Home Office Setup

Wellness Programs

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