Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide expert respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management and protocol-driven therapies. The role emphasizes patient and family education, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development.

The RT II delivers safe, high-quality care, adheres to electronic orders and charting standards, and participates in performance improvement initiatives across the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Respiratory Therapy or Associates Respiratory Therapy (Preferred).
• Current BLS/BLS Instructor or equivalent required, ACLS/PALS certifications commonly required.
• 0–2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Ability to communicate well and establish effective working relationships with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provides Customer Service.
• Completes 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 and therapy-related tasks.
• Collaborates with healthcare team in planning patient care.
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medications and oxygen/medical gas therapy.
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, and airway support.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors new employees and students.
• Assists in invasive and non-invasive procedures within Cardiac & Pulmonary services.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Database familiarity

Customer service

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelors Respiratory Therapy

Associates Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide expert respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management and protocol-driven therapies. The role emphasizes patient and family education, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development.

The RT II delivers safe, high-quality care, adheres to electronic orders and charting standards, and participates in performance improvement initiatives across the unit.