Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II — Weekend Night Shift

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's Cobb Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift care in a part-time weekend schedule. The RT II delivers complex respiratory care, participates in education of staff and students, and coordinates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective patient care in critical care areas.

The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, and adherence to policies, with a focus on patient and family education, safety, and quality care across services including

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well and think critically.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Computer skills including familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and therapy; collaborates with health care team.
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication and gas therapies.
• Manages ventilators, including weaning and airway care (intubation/extubation).
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors new employees and students.
• Location-specific procedures in Cardiac Service and Pulmonary Diagnostics.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System's Cobb Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for night shift care in a part-time weekend schedule. The RT II delivers complex respiratory care, participates in education of staff and students, and coordinates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective patient care in critical care areas.

The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, and adherence to policies, with a focus on patient and family education, safety, and quality care across services including