Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Nights

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to provide complex respiratory care, medication administration, and patient assessment in critical care settings.

The role emphasizes ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and close collaboration with the health care team. Ideal candidates hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy with NBRC-RRT or RCP certification, current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, and 0–2 years of clinical experience including at

Qualifications

• Requires Respiratory Therapy degree; NBRC-RRT or RCP certification for licensure
• 0–2 years clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in high‑acuity environments

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex respiratory care and medications
• Ventilator management and airway procedures
• Arterial blood gas analysis and patient assessment
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and participate in quality improvement

Skills

NBRC-RRT/RCP certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role

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

Key Duties

Ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Additional Responsibilities

Staff development, supporting patient and family needs, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring a safe, evidence-based environment.

Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy; NBRC-RRT or RCP certification; current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications; 0-2 years of clinical experience with at least 6 months in critical care.

Skills

Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, assessment, computer proficiency, and customer service skills.

Other Requirements

Ability to perform invasive and non-invasive procedures, mentor new staff, and adhere to policies.