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)
Responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift. Responsible for using independent judgment in coordinating the overall functions and activities of the Respiratory Care department on a designated shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. Facilitates the direction of personnel/clinical activities of the department on the designated shift, serving as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. Involved in direct patient care, medication administration, and may take a modified patient assignment. Implements and monitors PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives for designated shift.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Assures delivery of safe patient care by analyzing patients needs and skill competency level of personnel when making patient assignments
* Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and planning to ensure timely care delivery including discharge
* Communicates with manager / Resource RT any needs or concerns pertaining to care delivery or employee performance
* Assists in the evaluation of staff, providing input to Resource RT regarding clinical performance, teamwork, etc. of individuals.
Resources & Support
* Monitors equipment inventory, location and utilization to ensure staff have tools and equipment needed to perform their job
* Participates in planning and requesting resources for providing high quality care
* Assists in acquiring appropriate staffing during unexpected staffing shortages or surges in census
Exemplary Practice & Outcomes
* Rounds on patients to evaluate quality and appropriateness of patient care including corrective action when needed utilizing peer coaching and accountability
* Demonstrates excellence in Respiratory Care practice by providing the highest standard of direct patient care
* Participates in implementation and monitoring of PI, Customer Service, and Safety and Quality initiatives to improve patient care delivery
Evidence Based Practice & Research
* Maintains current knowledge on evidence based practice and shares knowledge with staff to improve patient care
* Participates in monitoring and ensuring compliance with evidence based best practices
Professional Development
* Maintains current knowledge related to patient population to deliver the highest standard of care
* Identifies learning needs of workgroup and communicates needs to clinical educator, manager / Resource RT.
* Demonstrates excellence in respiratory care practice by promoting process improvement and committee participation
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Minimum 2 years experience of respiratory care practice that includes sufficient clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence Required and
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.
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
