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.
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. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
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