PRN Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in a critical care setting. Responsibilities include ventilator management, patient assessment, and collaboration with healthcare teams to plan therapy, while educating patients and staff.

Required NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS certifications, with 0–2 years of clinical experience and at least 6 months in critical care. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills; professional relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient care through assessment, therapy planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Manage ventilators, airway management, and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; mentor new employees and students.
• Maintain documentation, medication safety, and adherence to performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostic testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment primarily in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient care through assessment, therapy planning, and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Manage ventilators, perform airway management, and conduct arterial blood gas sampling.
• Educate patients, families, and support staff, while mentoring new employees and students.
• Promote a safe environment by ensuring proper documentation, medication safety, and adherence to performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostic testing as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Required certifications: NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills, with the ability to establish professional relationships.

Additional Information:

The role involves independent decision-making, protocol management, and participation in education and quality initiatives to ensure excellent patient outcomes.