Senior Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III for night shifts in Georgia. You will deliver advanced respiratory care in critical care areas, with ventilator management, weaning, and complex patient assessments.

You’ll educate patients and staff, participate in PI projects, and support a patient- and family-centered care model. The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy (bachelors preferred), NBRC credentials, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; two years

Qualifications

• Associates Respiratory Therapy or equivalent; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required upon hire.
• Two years of clinical experience in critical care settings preferred; ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care per protocol and physician orders.
• Performs ventilator management, weaning and airway care, and ABG sampling.
• Educates patients and mentors staff; participates in PI projects and quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilator management systems

Job description

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III for night shifts in Georgia. You will deliver advanced respiratory care in critical care areas, with ventilator management, weaning, and complex patient assessments.

You’ll educate patients and staff, participate in PI projects, and support a patient- and family-centered care model. The role requires an associate degree in respiratory therapy (bachelors preferred), NBRC credentials, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; two years