Senior Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist III to deliver critical care respiratory therapies and lead patient assessment and education. You will work in high-acuity settings with ventilator management, verifying orders and collaborating with the care team.

The role requires NBRC credentials (RRT) with at least two years of critical care experience and strong communication, decision-making, and computer skills. Night shift, full-time, per the posting.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy (preferred).
• NBRC credential (RRT) required with current credential and two years of critical care experience.
• Ability to communicate with physicians and health care staff; proficiency in using databases.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and implements respiratory care per protocol in critical care areas.
• Assesses patients, educates patients and families, and coordinates care activities.
• Verifies orders, administers aerosolized meds, and performs ABG sampling/analysis.
• Assists in invasive/non-invasive procedures and supports quality improvement projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

Associates Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Respiratory Therapist III to deliver critical care respiratory therapies and lead patient assessment and education. You will work in high-acuity settings with ventilator management, verifying orders and collaborating with the care team.

The role requires NBRC credentials (RRT) with at least two years of critical care experience and strong communication, decision-making, and computer skills. Night shift, full-time, per the posting.