RESPIRATORY THERAPY- CRT- NIGHTS
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 31, 2026
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Job Description:
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence
and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet
powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we
serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's
possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to
making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's
lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Job Summary: The
Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for medication
administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded
knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The
majority of time is in critical care areas with protocol ventilator
management, significant independent decision-making and self
direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT II is
responsible for patient, family/support system education,
coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and
self-developmental activities. The RT II addresses the biological,
emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family
education needs when providing care to the patient. Provides
Customer Service * Completion of patient care, documentation and
education * Team approach to service * Promotes a team spirit and
positive work environment * Provides supportive environment for
students and staff Administers Quality Patient Care * Performs
patient assessment & assessment for therapy * Collaborates with
health care team members in planning patient care * Verifies orders
and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume
expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy * Performs ventilator
management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway
management (intubation, extubation, trach tube change and care) *
Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis * Educates patient
and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers * Location
Specific: Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures,
Cardiac Service procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing Provides
Safe & Quality Environment * Promotes current and accurate
electronic orders, charting and charging * Promotes high level of
patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) * Promotes
Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality
care * Promotes evidence based practice * Reviews the revised and
new DPPs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all
Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct. Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education
program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of
science. degree required Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): NBRC-RRT -
Registered Respiratory Therapi RCP - Respiratory Care Prof 0-2 yrs
clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
Required Minimum Skills: Ability to communicate well, critical
thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with
physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills
including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation,
assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and
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