Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II (Night Shift)

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer medications and deliver advanced respiratory care in complex, ICU-level situations. You will manage ventilators, perform ABG analyses, and contribute to patient and family education.

The role involves independent decision-making, staff mentorship, and collaboration with the health care team to provide safe, high-quality patient care in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking, and build relationships with physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Strong customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with databases and computer systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in critical care settings with ventilator management and independent decision-making.
• Administers aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and medical gas therapies.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors staff; participates in staff development.
• Ensures safe, high-quality environment and upholds hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates (Respiratory Therapy)

Bachelor's (Respiratory Therapy) Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to administer medications and deliver advanced respiratory care in complex, ICU-level situations. You will manage ventilators, perform ABG analyses, and contribute to patient and family education.

The role involves independent decision-making, staff mentorship, and collaboration with the health care team to provide safe, high-quality patient care in a busy clinical environment.