Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fulltime - Nights - WEST Float Team

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

At Wellstar Health System, we are looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Float Pool team in Marietta, GA. This role involves delivering high-quality respiratory care in a supportive environment while gaining diverse experience across multiple units. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy and have at least 3 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum of 3 years of current RT experience in a clinical setting.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required, additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care in critical care settings.
• Educate patients and families, mentor new staff and students.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for effective care strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Relationship-building

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fulltime - Nights - WEST Float Team

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Join Our Float Pool Team at WellStar!

Are you ready to make a difference? Join the WellStar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our Float Pool! This exciting opportunity allows you to work across various units based on staffing needs, utilizing your unique skills to provide exceptional patient care wherever you’re needed most.

Why Join Us? As a member of the Float Pool, you'll:

• Impact Lives: Play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across the WellStar network.
• Diverse Experience: Float to different units, expanding your clinical expertise and gaining valuable experience.
• Supportive Environment: Work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to excellence.
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at WellStar, you'll provide critical respiratory care and education under the guidance of the RC Manager/Director. Your responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive patient care in complex situations, primarily in critical care settings.
• Educating patients and their families while mentoring new staff and students.
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to plan and implement effective care strategies.
  
  

Core Responsibilities

Customer Service:

• Ensure thorough patient assessments, documentation, and education while promoting a positive team environment.
  
  

Quality Patient Care

• Administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform assessments, and provide specialized care, including assisting in invasive procedures.
  
  

Safety

• Maintain high patient safety standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  
  

Education

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Sciences; Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required
• Additional certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of current RT experience in a clinical setting required.
  
  

Skills

• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with healthcare professionals.
• Proficient in computer use and familiar with healthcare databases.
  
  

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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