Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II — Night Shift

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift (PRN) in Georgia. The RT II delivers patient care in critical care areas, manages ventilators, administers medications, and educates patients and staff while coordinating with the health care team.

Requires NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS certifications and 0–2 years of clinical experience with critical care exposure. Location-specific duties include invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking, and establish working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in complex, multi-problem situations in critical care settings.
• Administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and medical gas therapy; ventilator management and weaning.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift (PRN) in Georgia. The RT II delivers patient care in critical care areas, manages ventilators, administers medications, and educates patients and staff while coordinating with the health care team.

Requires NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS certifications and 0–2 years of clinical experience with critical care exposure. Location-specific duties include invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.