Part-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Austell, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver complex respiratory care in critical settings, including ventilator management, ABG analysis, and patient education. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, adherence to safety and evidence-based practices, and mentoring staff while supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements include an associates or bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and 0–2 years of clinical

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT or RCP.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, collaborate with healthcare team, and verify orders for therapies such as aerosolized medications, oxygen, and medical gases.
• Manage ventilators, including weaning, waveform interpretation, and airway management.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educate patients, mentor new staff, and support staff development.
• Promote safety, quality, and evidence-based practices through documentation, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.
• Ensure a supportive environment for team members, students, and patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist II, primarily responsible for delivering complex respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management, medication administration, patient assessment, and education.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, collaborate with healthcare team, and verify orders for therapies such as aerosolized medications, oxygen, and medical gases.
• Manage ventilators, including weaning, waveform interpretation, and airway management.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educate patients, mentor new staff, and support staff development.
• Promote safety, quality, and evidence-based practices through documentation, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.
• Ensure a supportive environment for team members, students, and patients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT or RCP.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer skills.