Respiratory Therapist - PFT Labs- Augusta- FT Job at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Augusta, GA

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  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Augusta, GA

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.

Work Shift

Job Description

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.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.


Required Minimum Education:

  • Associates Respiratory Care or Bachelors Respiratory Care-Preferred


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):


All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

  • BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support

  • NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):


Current Georgia Respiratory Care
Professional. Upon Hire Required


Required Minimum Experience:


Minimum 2 years Critical Care Preferred


Required Minimum Skills:

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work

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