Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health Systems; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for day shifts in Georgia. This role delivers patient care in complex critical situations, including ventilator management and education for patients and staff.

The RT II collaborates with the healthcare team, performs aerosols and arterial blood gas sampling, and participates in ongoing professional development and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Provides Customer Service: completion of patient care, documentation and education.
• Team approach to service and a positive work environment.
• Supports students and staff in the clinical setting.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for day shifts in Georgia. This role delivers patient care in complex critical situations, including ventilator management and education for patients and staff.

The RT II collaborates with the healthcare team, performs aerosols and arterial blood gas sampling, and participates in ongoing professional development and infection control practices.