Critical Care Respiratory Therapist & Care Coordinator

Confidential; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and manage all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.

Responsibilities include developing, evaluating and modifying patient care plans, collaborating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians, maintaining

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy; bachelor’s preferred.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care license; required upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit respiratory care per protocol and physician orders.
• Coordinate patient care plans and participate in rounds with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP) and participate in ongoing training.
• Ensure infection control, documentation, and equipment maintenance.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and manage all forms of respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and current clinical standards. The Respiratory Therapist will function as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator administering and recommending care per protocol for the assigned unit.

Responsibilities include developing, evaluating and modifying patient care plans, collaborating with physicians, nurses and other clinicians, maintaining