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WellStar Health Systems Respiratory Therapist - RRT- Weekends in Roswell, Georgia
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
North Fulton Hospital is hiring for a Weekend option Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) , responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. Our RRT's are responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision-making and selfdirection.
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 2 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 and participates in the education of new employees and others.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science
A.A.S. Degree required, B.S. degree preferred
Required Minimum Licensure:
- NBRC credential as an advanced level RRT Respiratory Care Professional and hold an active GA Respiratory Care Professional License
Required Minimum Experience:
ACLS/ BLS required
NRP/PALS preferred
At Windy Hill Hospital Ventilator experience needed (at least three years, five years preferred)
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Job ID 2021-60497
Position Type Full-Time
Department North Fulton Respiratory Care Services
Facility WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Category Allied Health
City Roswell
Shift Days, Weekend Option
State Georgia