PRN Respiratory Therapist II

Azza HealthCare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Austell, GA seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in critical settings, manage ventilators, and assess patients.

You will educate staff, collaborate with care teams, and participate in quality initiatives while adhering to safety standards and policies. A degree in respiratory therapy with NBRC-RRT and BLS/ACLS certs plus 0–2 years ICU experience is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Respiratory Therapy degree and NBRC-RRT, BLS, ACLS certifications.
• 0–2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.
• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and educate others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care with focus on safety and documentation.
• Manage ventilators, weaning, airway management, and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Educate patients and mentor new staff.
• Support team collaboration and evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and clinical protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Independent working

Education/mentoring

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree (AS/BS)

NBRC-RRT

RCP

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Role Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist II provides advanced respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment primarily in critical care settings. They independently manage ventilators, perform airway procedures, arterial blood gases, and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care with a focus on safety, documentation, and education
• Perform ventilator management, weaning, airway management, and pulmonary diagnostics
• Educate patients, mentor new staff, and support team collaboration
• Promote evidence-based practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and clinical protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy; relevant certifications (NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, ACLS) required
• 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months in critical care
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and computer skills
• Ability to work independently in complex patient situations and educate others