Registered Respiratory Therapist - Float Pool (Night)

Wellstar Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the W.E.S.T. float pool on the night shift.

This role provides critical respiratory care across units based on staffing needs, delivering patient care and education while collaborating with RC managers and multi-disciplinary teams. You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, and assist in invasive procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of current RT experience required in a hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, primarily in critical care settings.
• Educate patients and families while mentoring staff and students.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to plan and implement care strategies.
• Administer therapies and manage ventilators; assist in invasive procedures.
• Maintain patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Computer skills

Healthcare databases

Education

AMA-approved RT program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the W.E.S.T. float pool on the night shift.

This role provides critical respiratory care across units based on staffing needs, delivering patient care and education while collaborating with RC managers and multi-disciplinary teams. You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, and assist in invasive procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment.