Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II — Night Shift

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

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Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in critical environments, including ventilator management and weaning. The RT II will deliver aerosolized meds, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes unit-based patient care, adherence to protocols, and mentoring for students and new staff, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program with minimally 20 quarter hours of science; Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in complex, critical care settings with ventilator management and weaning.
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Educates patients, families, and staff; mentors students and peers.
• Collaborates with the health care team in planning patient care.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Wellstar Health Systems seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in critical environments, including ventilator management and weaning. The RT II will deliver aerosolized meds, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes unit-based patient care, adherence to protocols, and mentoring for students and new staff, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.