Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings. The role involves ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, medication administration, and thorough patient assessment.

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, you will help develop care plans, educate patients and families, and mentor students and new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• 0–2 years of clinical experience, especially in critical care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Instructor and provisional statuses accepted.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient assessment.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and execute patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families, and mentor new staff and students.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Computer proficiency

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program graduate

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist II plays a vital role in providing complex respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings.

Responsibilities include medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient assessment.

They collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and execute patient care plans, educate patients and families, and mentor new staff and students.

The role emphasizes delivering safe, high-quality care by adhering to policies, promoting evidence-based practices, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, with 0-2 years of clinical experience, especially in critical care.

Necessary skills encompass strong communication, critical thinking, and computer proficiency.

Required certifications involve Registered Respiratory Therapy, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, with instructor and provisional statuses accepted.

Additional duties involve supporting a positive team environment, documentation, and compliance with organizational policies.

Join to contribute meaningfully in a supportive, professional healthcare environment focused on patient well-being and team excellence.