Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II (Night Shift)

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for part-time night shifts (24 hours/week). The RT II will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and educate patients and new staff in a fast-paced ICU environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RT program, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and state licensure as an RT with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years clinical experience with critical care preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administers aerosolized medications and airway therapies.
• Ventilator management and weaning; waveform interpretation.
• Arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors staff/new employees.
• Involves invasive/non-invasive procedures in cardiac/pulmonary areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist II for part-time night shifts (24 hours/week). The RT II will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and educate patients and new staff in a fast-paced ICU environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited RT program, an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), and state licensure as an RT with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality patient care.