Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II — Lead & Educate

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide complex respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management and patient education. The RT II will work within a team to deliver high-quality care, participate in staff development, and ensure compliance with Wellstar policies.

Minimum education is an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (bachelor's preferred).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well and think critically.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and health care professionals.
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Provides Customer Service
• Administers Quality Patient Care
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, arterial blood gas sampling, and related therapies
• Promotes patient safety and compliance with policies
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies and standards

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team relationships

Computer skills

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide complex respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management and patient education. The RT II will work within a team to deliver high-quality care, participate in staff development, and ensure compliance with Wellstar policies.

Minimum education is an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (bachelor's preferred).