Registered Respiratory Therapist II

MEP Health; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Georgia is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting. You will assess patients with respiratory conditions, manage ventilators, interpret ABGs, and implement prescribed therapies.

Collaboration with the health care team and patient-family education are essential. The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and meticulous documentation in the EMR, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in acute care.
• Strong clinical judgment for patient assessment and ABG interpretation.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy delivery.
• Ability to act effectively during emergency situations.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and evaluate patient response.
• Perform respiratory therapies and support emergency response activities.
• Follow evidence-based protocols and established clinical procedures.
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EMR.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Teamwork

Patient education

Job description

Provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting by assessing patients with respiratory conditions and performing prescribed respiratory treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ventilators and other respiratory support equipment
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and evaluate patient response
• Perform respiratory therapies and support emergency response activities
• Follow evidence-based protocols and established clinical procedures
• Document assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in acute care
• Strong clinical judgment for patient assessment and ABG interpretation
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy delivery
• Ability to act effectively during emergency situations
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Patient-focused approach with a commitment to learning and continuous improvement