Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift

Confidential; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide critical care, ventilator management, and patient education in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes independent decision-making and collaboration with the care team.

This position includes responsibilities across assessment, therapy delivery, and teaching new staff, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP or instructor variants required upon hire.
• NBRC-RRT and RCP credentials are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in critical care areas with ventilator management.
• Administers aerosolized meds, airway care, and ETT management.
• Educates patients, families, and staff; participates in staff development.
• Performs ABG sampling and analysis; documents care and outcomes.
• Ensures safe, quality environment and adherence to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide critical care, ventilator management, and patient education in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes independent decision-making and collaboration with the care team.

This position includes responsibilities across assessment, therapy delivery, and teaching new staff, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development.