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PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Non-NICU @ Cobb Hospital
Salary not disclosed
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
Day (United States of America)
Shift Details: Non-NICU/PRN/Days
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Shift Details: Non-NICU/PRN/Days
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist II @ Cobb Hospital
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Shift Details: Full-time/Nights
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Shift Details: Full-time/Nights
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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.
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Coor Pat Flow PeriOp-General Surgery-FT Days
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Manager of the Operating Room and is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in directing all activities/services for the Operating Room of the Hospital. Responsible for the daily function of the OR "running the board". He or she manages the flow of patients maintaning polices and the best interest of all patients and surgeons. Has shared responsibility for supporting and adhering to standards of practices, system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care. Other responsibilities include assisting with ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all departmental personnel. will work under the Manager to ensure satisfaction, appropriate reporting, and coordination of departmental functions with the operations of the operating room. Works in collaboration with the Manager to maintain retention and recruitment. is surgical resource to all levels of nursing staff and nursing management for facility, Patient Flow, and surgical practices. Creates and maintains an environment that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission and goals, and fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and staff members. Responsible for Performance Improvement and quality assurance aspects of surgical services. Negotiates with staff and surgeons to assure that we are prepared for all cases
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Implement standards of practice, system and department policies and procedures. * Review and implement new and changes to existing standards of practice in the Surgical Services Area * Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing practice and surgical services procedural areas of nursing care * Provide expert opinion and feedback in the creation/review of department policies and procedures * Review and implement new department policies and procedures * Ensure understanding and compliance with standards and policies * Exemplary Practice * Assess the impact of, and plan strategies to address such issues as: Ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population Political and social influences Financial and economic issues The aging society and demographic needs Ethical issues related to health care * Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare. * Ensure that care is delivered with respect to individuals rights and preferences. * Evaluate employee performance using the Performance Management Model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all department personnel * Maintain level of knowledge of current compliance requirements and pending changes through professional education and awareness * Serve as subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing and operations remain a resource to all levels of staff for education and information sharing * Fosters open communication and collaborative practices between staff, other departments and physicians/care providers Partner with Management and Educators to provide appropriate training and learning opportunities for staff * Promotes safe environment for staff and patients * Promote professional nursing practice through feedback, information sharing, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability * Maintain professional license and education requirements consistent with the area of specialty/expertise and complete these requirements on an annual basis or as required by licensing body Promotes and actively participates in performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality patient care and improve work processes and efficiencies * Partner with managers and staff to ensure fiscal responsibility through individual accountability, identification and implement of cost containment activities, reduction or elimination of waste * Research and present ideas on improvements in the areas of customer satisfaction, reporting and Patient Flow services * Uses problem solving and communication skills bring forth performance improvement ideas and opportunities * Uses established Performance Improvement criteria when addresses issues or recommending changes in practice, policies and procedures Assures that supplies and appropriate staff members are available for each surgical case. * Works with surgeons and staff to manage resource maps so that supplies are available for each case. * Works with materials management to assure appropriate supplies are available. * Works with Director of Surgical Services and surgeons on all capital equipment requests and purchases. * Works with staff members to see that staff has appropriate education. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
* Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
* BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
* RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years nursing practice in operating room Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Posses advanced Patient Flow knowledge and skills in the practice of perioperative nursing. Must possess excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to see thebig picture. Demonstrates knowledge of standards related to perioperative nursing. Understanding of the concepts of interpersonal relationships. Strong customer services skills. Inter- and intradepartmental coordination of patient care activities. Delegation skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential. Strong detail orientation required. Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office products and the ability to adapt easily to other programs. Adept as a change agent. Utilized a wide range of theories in managing complex problems or problem resolution. Demonstrates expertise in a commitment to the advancement of the nursing practice and professions, interpersonal communication, knowledge of group/system dynamics, commitment to staff education and development. Knowledge of nursing theory and research required. Compliance with American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required. Demonstrates knowledge and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act
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.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Manager of the Operating Room and is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in directing all activities/services for the Operating Room of the Hospital. Responsible for the daily function of the OR "running the board". He or she manages the flow of patients maintaning polices and the best interest of all patients and surgeons. Has shared responsibility for supporting and adhering to standards of practices, system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care. Other responsibilities include assisting with ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all departmental personnel. will work under the Manager to ensure satisfaction, appropriate reporting, and coordination of departmental functions with the operations of the operating room. Works in collaboration with the Manager to maintain retention and recruitment. is surgical resource to all levels of nursing staff and nursing management for facility, Patient Flow, and surgical practices. Creates and maintains an environment that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission and goals, and fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and staff members. Responsible for Performance Improvement and quality assurance aspects of surgical services. Negotiates with staff and surgeons to assure that we are prepared for all cases
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Implement standards of practice, system and department policies and procedures. * Review and implement new and changes to existing standards of practice in the Surgical Services Area * Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing practice and surgical services procedural areas of nursing care * Provide expert opinion and feedback in the creation/review of department policies and procedures * Review and implement new department policies and procedures * Ensure understanding and compliance with standards and policies * Exemplary Practice * Assess the impact of, and plan strategies to address such issues as: Ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population Political and social influences Financial and economic issues The aging society and demographic needs Ethical issues related to health care * Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare. * Ensure that care is delivered with respect to individuals rights and preferences. * Evaluate employee performance using the Performance Management Model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all department personnel * Maintain level of knowledge of current compliance requirements and pending changes through professional education and awareness * Serve as subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing and operations remain a resource to all levels of staff for education and information sharing * Fosters open communication and collaborative practices between staff, other departments and physicians/care providers Partner with Management and Educators to provide appropriate training and learning opportunities for staff * Promotes safe environment for staff and patients * Promote professional nursing practice through feedback, information sharing, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability * Maintain professional license and education requirements consistent with the area of specialty/expertise and complete these requirements on an annual basis or as required by licensing body Promotes and actively participates in performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality patient care and improve work processes and efficiencies * Partner with managers and staff to ensure fiscal responsibility through individual accountability, identification and implement of cost containment activities, reduction or elimination of waste * Research and present ideas on improvements in the areas of customer satisfaction, reporting and Patient Flow services * Uses problem solving and communication skills bring forth performance improvement ideas and opportunities * Uses established Performance Improvement criteria when addresses issues or recommending changes in practice, policies and procedures Assures that supplies and appropriate staff members are available for each surgical case. * Works with surgeons and staff to manage resource maps so that supplies are available for each case. * Works with materials management to assure appropriate supplies are available. * Works with Director of Surgical Services and surgeons on all capital equipment requests and purchases. * Works with staff members to see that staff has appropriate education. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
* Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
* BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
* RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years nursing practice in operating room Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Posses advanced Patient Flow knowledge and skills in the practice of perioperative nursing. Must possess excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to see thebig picture. Demonstrates knowledge of standards related to perioperative nursing. Understanding of the concepts of interpersonal relationships. Strong customer services skills. Inter- and intradepartmental coordination of patient care activities. Delegation skills required. Ability to multi-task is essential. Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential. Strong detail orientation required. Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office products and the ability to adapt easily to other programs. Adept as a change agent. Utilized a wide range of theories in managing complex problems or problem resolution. Demonstrates expertise in a commitment to the advancement of the nursing practice and professions, interpersonal communication, knowledge of group/system dynamics, commitment to staff education and development. Knowledge of nursing theory and research required. Compliance with American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required. Demonstrates knowledge and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act
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Polysomnographer Reg - Sleep Tech
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Job Summary:
The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Director of Sleep Services or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
- Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Review the patients history and verify the medical order.
- Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
- When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
- Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
- Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization. Sleep Study Procedures
- Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
- Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
- Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
- Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
- Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).
- Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
- Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
- Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
- Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
- Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for OCST; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Service Management and Professional Issues
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
- Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
- Maintain certification in sleep technology.
- Acquire 10 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to maintain credential.
- Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
- Demonstrate customer service skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills.
- Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
- Respond to sleep patients procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
- Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
- Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
- Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
- Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
- Comply with professional standards of conduct.
- Assist the medical director and/or Director of Sleep Services in all aspects of sleep center operations.
Required Minimum Education:
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate Required or
Associate's Degree Required or
with an emphasis on sleep technology Required or
Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist.
Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- Sleep Disorders Specialist or Registered Polysomnographer or Reg Sleep Technologist
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that possesses the Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. Upon Hire Required
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.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Director of Sleep Services or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
- Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Review the patients history and verify the medical order.
- Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
- When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
- Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
- Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization. Sleep Study Procedures
- Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
- Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
- Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
- Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
- Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).
- Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
- Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
- Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
- Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
- Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for OCST; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Service Management and Professional Issues
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
- Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
- Maintain certification in sleep technology.
- Acquire 10 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to maintain credential.
- Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
- Demonstrate customer service skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills.
- Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
- Respond to sleep patients procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
- Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
- Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
- Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
- Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
- Comply with professional standards of conduct.
- Assist the medical director and/or Director of Sleep Services in all aspects of sleep center operations.
Required Minimum Education:
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate Required or
Associate's Degree Required or
with an emphasis on sleep technology Required or
Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist.
Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- Sleep Disorders Specialist or Registered Polysomnographer or Reg Sleep Technologist
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that possesses the Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. Upon Hire Required
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - ICU - FT Nights
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Critical Care are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Diploma - Nursing Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years direct patient nursing care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills.
Practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Critical Care are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Diploma - Nursing Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing
Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years direct patient nursing care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills.
Practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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Registered Nurse (RN)--Acute Care- Cardiac/Telemetry/Renal Fulltime 7p-7a
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Overview
Fulltime 7p-7a Shift
28 bed Cardiac/Telemetry /Renal Floor
Magnet Designated Campus- dedicated to genuine standards of care and compassion
Sign on Bonus eligible for experienced RN's committed to our community
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
- Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
- Teamwork and Collaboration
A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
- Professional Development and Initiative
A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
- Evidence Based Practice and Research
A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems' safety absolutes
C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
- Resources and Support
A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
-
- Required for All Jobs
-
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
-
- Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
-
- Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
-
- Required Minimum Experience
-
- Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
-
- Required Minimum Skills
-
- Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;
- Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;
- Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills
- practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
-
- Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
-
- Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
- RN - Multi-state Compact Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- BLS - Instructor Required
- BLS - Provisional Required
-
- Additional Licenses and Certifications
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.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Overview
Fulltime 7p-7a Shift
28 bed Cardiac/Telemetry /Renal Floor
Magnet Designated Campus- dedicated to genuine standards of care and compassion
Sign on Bonus eligible for experienced RN's committed to our community
The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
- Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patient's goals the focus of the plan of care.
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
- Teamwork and Collaboration
A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
- Professional Development and Initiative
A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
- Evidence Based Practice and Research
A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems' safety absolutes
C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
- Resources and Support
A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
-
- Required for All Jobs
-
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
-
- Qualifications
Required Minimum Education
-
- Associate's Degree in nursing or Graduate of accredited/approved school of nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
-
- Required Minimum Experience
-
- Minimum 2 years direct patient care nursing experience Required
-
- Required Minimum Skills
-
- Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;
- Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;
- Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills
- practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
-
- Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
-
- Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
- RN - Multi-state Compact Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- BLS - Instructor Required
- BLS - Provisional Required
-
- Additional Licenses and Certifications
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Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) - Nights @ Cobb Hospital
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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.
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service
* Completion of patient care, documentation and education
* Team approach to service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
* Provides supportive environment for students and staff
Administers Quality Patient Care
* Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
* Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
* Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
* Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
* Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
* Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
* Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Provides Safe & Quality Environment
* Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
* Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
* Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
* Promotes evidence based practice
* Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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Cath Lab Cardiovascular Tech (CVT)-FT Days
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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
Day (United States of America)
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.
Call Required within 30 minute
Holiday Call Required-Weekends Included when on Call
Job Summary:
Functions under the direction of the Cath-EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills
* Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
* May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
* Preps and educates the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Job Responsibilities
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
* Works as a team with other cath-EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
Quality and Patient Safety
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Health Science or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist Upon Hire Preferred and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Minimum 1 year cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Required Minimum Skills:
Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
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.
Call Required within 30 minute
Holiday Call Required-Weekends Included when on Call
Job Summary:
Functions under the direction of the Cath-EP Lab manager/Director. The cardiovascular technologist II assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing cardiovascular cath and/or electrophysiology procedures provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The cardiovascular technologist II is responsible for maintaining sterile technique during procedures and assisting the Cath Lab Manager/Director in the maintenance of a safe and efficient environment dealing primarily with adults eighteen to sixty-five, and geriatric patients over the age of sixty-five. Has a minimum of 1 year of experience performing invasive cardiovascular procedures or graduate of a CVT program. The cardiovascular technologist II participates in the cath or EP call rotation.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Clinical Skills
* Completion of cardiovascular cath and/or EP competencies
* May function in monitoring, scrubbing, or circulating roles
* Able to use critical thinking skills
* Work in conjunction with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiologists
* Preps and educates the patient for procedure
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Job Responsibilities
* Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
* Able to work scheduled and cath lab On-Call hours
* Knows existing lines of communication and authority
* Handles communications properly
* Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
* Transports patients as needed
* Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
* Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
* Enters data in to cath lab log and verifies accuracy and completeness
* Completes necessary paperwork
* Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
* Maintains stock levels and outdates
* Maintain current License and BLS/ACLS certifications
* Works as a team with other cath-EP lab staff to obtain the best possible outcome
* Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
* Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
* Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedure
Quality and Patient Safety
* Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, i.e.. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
* Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
* Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
* Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
* Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
* Responsible for patient, family/support system education
* Responsible for patient education as it relates to their procedure, including preparing the patient for future procedures and/or transfer to another facility
* Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- Associates Health Science or Accredited Program Radiologic Science-Preferred or Bachelors Health Science-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
RCIS - Registered CVI Specialist Upon Hire Preferred and
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year functioning independently in cardiovascular cath/electrophysiology lab may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Minimum 1 year cardiovascular cath/EP lab experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education
Required Minimum Skills:
Knowledge of cardiovascular cath or electrophysiology procedures, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
Required special/advanced procedure registry as outline above.
Knowledge of electrocardiography, coronary heart disease, cardiac anatomy and physiology preferred with EKG interpretation.
Knowledge of hemodynamics, intracardiac electrograms, and electrophysiology equipment.
Ability to react quickly to emergency patient care situations
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families and physicians.
The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.
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8209 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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)
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service - Completion of patient care, documentation and education - Team approach to service - Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment - Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care - Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy - Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care - Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy - Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) - Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis - Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers - Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment - Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging - Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) - Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care - Promotes evidence based practice - 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 A.S. degree required Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Registered Respiratory Therapi 1.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required Basic Life Support 3.00 Required BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT II is 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 self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT II is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service - Completion of patient care, documentation and education - Team approach to service - Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment - Provides supportive environment for students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care - Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy - Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care - Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen medical gas therapy - Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) - Performs arterial blood gas sampling analysis - Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers - Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides Safe Quality Environment - Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging - Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) - Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care - Promotes evidence based practice - 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 A.S. degree required Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Registered Respiratory Therapi 1.00 Required Respiratory Care Prof 2.00 Required Basic Life Support 3.00 Required BLS - Instructor 3.00 Required BLS - Provisional 3.00 Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 4.00 Required ACLS - Instructor 4.00 Required ACLS - Provisional 4.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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CT Technologist (PRN)
🏢 WellStar Health System
Salary not disclosed
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
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary
* Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist.
* This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs.
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
* Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department procedures.
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
* Able to independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Patient Care
* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely.
* Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life-support equipment.
* Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention.
* Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy.
* Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time.
* Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Dialogs with patient/family.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
* Preps the patient for procedures.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Education and Communication
* Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
* Participates in orientation and training of department employees.
* Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations.
* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
* Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on assignments.
* Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
* Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
* Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
* Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows.
* Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality.
* Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems.
* Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
* Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
* Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
* Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Performs any other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
* Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
* ARRT Radiography - Required
* ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required
Required Minimum Experience
* Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
* Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
* Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
* Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
* Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
* Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
* Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
* Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
* Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
* Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.
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.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)
Job Summary
* Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PRN Registered CT Technologist.
* This position will work as needed hours to meet patient care needs.
* Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
* Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
* Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams per department procedures.
* Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
* Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
* Able to independently perform job functions.
* Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Equipment
* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor or service provider.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Patient Care
* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias safely.
* Ensures all studies have proper patient identification and appropriate right/left markers.
* Reviews CT/radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
* Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life-support equipment.
* Assists technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and evaluates the need for physician intervention.
* Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per policy.
* Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
* Demonstrates competence in the appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities are accomplished on time.
* Follows physicians' instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Demonstrates proficiency with power injector operation.
* Uses critical thinking skills.
* Dialogs with patient/family.
* Asks clarifying questions.
* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time-Out process when appropriate.
* Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
* Preps the patient for procedures.
* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
* Maintains competency with venipuncture.
Education and Communication
* Clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams using AIDET to minimize anxiety and increase cooperation.
* Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
* Participates in orientation and training of department employees.
* Provides preparatory instruction and procedural explanations.
* Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
* Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through on assignments.
* Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
* Consistently produces acceptable images based on radiologist feedback and quality audits.
* Ensures equipment is fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs as needed.
* Prints and scans after-hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
* Prints the teleradiography log sheet and submits it to the Radiologist when applicable.
Operations
* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
* Transports, positions and assists patients on and off the procedure table.
* Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when requested and when time allows.
* Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and service quality.
* Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports issues or potential problems.
* Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
* Operates all workstations associated with the CT department.
* Pushes and retrieves images from the CT console to PACS.
* Maintains Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
* Takes call when necessary.
* Performs any other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
* Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology - Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)
* ARRT Radiography - Required
* ARRT Computed Tomography - Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - Required
Required Minimum Experience
* Minimum 1 year experience in Radiology - Required
* Less than 1 year experience in CT - Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
* Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
* Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
* Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
* Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment.
* Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
* Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively.
* Must communicate professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
* Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
* Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
* Competent in all aspects of CT, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
* Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.
* Competent to perform all ACR and manufacturer-recommended Quality Control tests.
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.
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