Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health System; Greenfield (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for PRN assignments across many locations. You will deliver patient care in critical care settings, manage ventilators, assess needs, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include documentation, validating orders, ABG analysis, and mentoring newer staff. An Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy is preferred, with applicable licensure.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including database familiarity.
• Excellent customer service, assessment, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education with a team approach.
• Collaborate with health care team members in planning patient care.
• Verify orders and administer aerosolized medications and oxygen/medical gas therapy.
• Manage ventilators including weaning and waveform interpretation; airway management.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educate patients and mentor new staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Computer skills

Customer service aptitude

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for PRN assignments across many locations. You will deliver patient care in critical care settings, manage ventilators, assess needs, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include documentation, validating orders, ABG analysis, and mentoring newer staff. An Associate or Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy is preferred, with applicable licensure.