Charge Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- PRN

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Overview At WellStar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. Responsibilities We have an immediate opening for a PRN Charge Respiratory Therapist, who is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift. The Charge Respiratory Therapist functions under the direction of the Manager / Resource Respiratory Therapist and is responsible for using independent judgment in coordinating the overall functions and activities of the Respiratory Care department on a designated shift to assure successful safe delivery of care, facilitates the direction of personnel/clinical activities of the department on the designated shift, serving as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments, will be involved in direct patient care and may take a modified patient assignment, implements and monitors Performance Improvement processes, Customer Service and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift. Qualifications Required Minimum Education : Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (B.S. degree preferred). Required Minimum Licensure: NBRC credential as an advanced level RRT Respiratory Care Professional and holds an active GA Respiratory Care Professional License. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum two years experience of respiratory care practice that includes sufficient clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence. BLS/ACLS certified, NRP/PALS preferred Required Minimum Skills: Strong customer service and interpersonal skills: Inter and Intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities: Delegation skills required: Ability to multi-task essential: Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential: Strong detail orientation required: Computer skills required: Personal time management skills are required Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!

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