Critical Care RRT II — Night Shift, Sign-On & Relocation

Wellstar Health Systems; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide medication administration and respiratory care in critical care areas, with ventilator management, patient assessment, and education for patients, families, and staff. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

The position requires graduation from an accredited RT program and certification(s) listed, with 0–2 years of clinical experience and CCU exposure.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases.
• Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.

Responsibilities

• Provides Customer Service
• Completion of patient care, documentation and education
• Team approach to service
• Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
• Administers Quality Patient Care
• Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
• Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care)
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
• Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers
• Location Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic TestingProvides Safe & Quality Environment
• Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
• Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc)
• Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care
• Promotes evidence based practice
• Reviews the revised and new DPPs
• Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Customer relations

Education

A.S. degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide medication administration and respiratory care in critical care areas, with ventilator management, patient assessment, and education for patients, families, and staff. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

The position requires graduation from an accredited RT program and certification(s) listed, with 0–2 years of clinical experience and CCU exposure.