PRN Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Austell, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to deliver advanced respiratory care, administer medications, and perform patient assessments in critical care settings.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, weaning, airway procedures, ABG sampling, and collaboration with the care team to ensure patient safety, accurate documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS, and ACLS.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills; ability to establish effective relationships with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care and medications in critical care settings.
• Perform patient assessments and verify orders.
• Manage ventilators, including settings, weaning, and airway procedures.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; mentor new employees and students.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to plan and coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Support invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC-RRT

Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist II responsible for delivering advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, verify orders, and administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and medical gases.
• Manage ventilators, including settings, weaning, waveform interpretation, and airway procedures like intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educate patients, families, and support staff; mentor new employees and students.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan and coordinate care.
• Ensure patient safety, maintain accurate documentation, and promote quality improvement initiatives.
• Support invasive and non-invasive procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Certifications: NBRC-RRT, Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS, and ACLS.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills; ability to establish effective relationships with healthcare professionals.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, safety, and professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.