Respiratory Therapist III — Critical Care & Precepting (Night)

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist III at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. delivers advanced respiratory care in critical care areas, performing ventilator management, assessments, and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes patient education, coordination of activities, and precepting new staff.

You will participate in PI projects and contribute to clinical excellence while ensuring safety, documentation, and quality care in a dynamic hospital setting during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Current licenses/certifications required upon hire.
• Experience in critical care environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in complex critical care areas with ventilator management and independent decision-making.
• Administers aerosolized meds, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and gas therapies, including arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Educates patients and mentors staff; participates in PI projects and precepting new employees and students.

Skills

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Clinical Documentation

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist III at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. delivers advanced respiratory care in critical care areas, performing ventilator management, assessments, and independent decision-making. The role emphasizes patient education, coordination of activities, and precepting new staff.

You will participate in PI projects and contribute to clinical excellence while ensuring safety, documentation, and quality care in a dynamic hospital setting during night shifts.