Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver advanced respiratory care in critical settings, administer medications, and support weaning and ventilator management.

You will educate patients and families, participate in staff development, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Associates degree preferred; NBRC-RRT and ACLS/BLS required.

Qualifications

• Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Minimum credentials: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS when hired.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and supports patient care in critical settings.
• Completes patient care, documentation and education.
• Collaborates with the care team to plan patient care.
• Performs ventilator management, weaning and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors new employees; supports staff development.
• Adheres to Wellstar Health System policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy

Tools

NBRC-RRT

RCP

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver advanced respiratory care in critical settings, administer medications, and support weaning and ventilator management.

You will educate patients and families, participate in staff development, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based care. Associates degree preferred; NBRC-RRT and ACLS/BLS required.