Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced patient care in critical care units, including ventilator management and medication administration. You will educate patients and staff, collaborate with the care team, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Requirements include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-RRT, and current licenses.

Qualifications

• Requires credentialed respiratory therapist with NBRC-RRT; BLS/ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in critical care areas with ventilator management.
• Administer aerosolized meds, bronchial hygiene, and O2/medical gas therapy.
• Perform ABG sampling and analysis and document care.
• Educate patients, families, students and staff; participate in staff development.
• Collaborate with health care team to plan and implement care.
• Adhere to safety, quality and evidence-based practice standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Computer skills / databases

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced patient care in critical care units, including ventilator management and medication administration. You will educate patients and staff, collaborate with the care team, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Requirements include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-RRT, and current licenses.