Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for day shift in a full-time role. The RT II delivers advanced respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management, for complex patients and collaborates with the care team to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, and ensuring safe, evidence-based therapies while supporting staff development and adherence to Wellstar policies.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy; Bachelors preferred.
• NBRC-RRT certification required.
• RCP credential required; BLS/ACLS certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides Customer Service.
• Completion of patient care, documentation and education.
• Administers aerosolized medication and therapies (bronchial hygiene, oxygen, gases).
• Ventilator management and weaning; airway management.
• Educates patients and mentors staff; participates in education of new personnel.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for day shift in a full-time role. The RT II delivers advanced respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management, for complex patients and collaborates with the care team to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, and ensuring safe, evidence-based therapies while supporting staff development and adherence to Wellstar policies.