Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health Systems; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist II at Wellstar Health System in Georgia provides medication administration and respiratory care in critical care settings, with ventilator management and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes patient and family education, staff development, and collaboration with the health care team.

Requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred) and professional certifications (NBRC-RRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS, NRP as applicable).

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Active licensure/certification per minimum requirements (NBRC-RRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable).
• Strong communication, critical thinking and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in critical care areas with ventilator management.
• Delivers medication administration and aerosolized therapies as ordered.
• Educates patients and families and coordinates activities with the health care team.
• Assists in staff development and participates in education of new employees and students.
• Maintains accurate documentation and promotes patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II at Wellstar Health System in Georgia provides medication administration and respiratory care in critical care settings, with ventilator management and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes patient and family education, staff development, and collaboration with the health care team.

Requires an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred) and professional certifications (NBRC-RRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS, NRP as applicable).