Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

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

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist II at Wellstar Health System provides medication administration and advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care environments with ventilator management and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care in complex, multi-problem situations and supporting education for patients and families.

Core duties include patient assessment, therapy delivery, and collaboration with the health-care team to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well and think critically.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with physicians and staff.
• Proficient computer skills including databases and charting.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and patient care documentation.
• Performs patient assessment and therapy administration.
• Ventilator management, weaning, and airway care as required.
• Educates patients, families and staff; mentors new employees.
• Supports quality care initiatives and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II at Wellstar Health System provides medication administration and advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care environments with ventilator management and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care in complex, multi-problem situations and supporting education for patients and families.

Core duties include patient assessment, therapy delivery, and collaboration with the health-care team to optimize outcomes.