Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) CH NF

Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? 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 RT II is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. 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 is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT II addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. Also participates in the education of new employees and others. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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 staffAdministers 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 TestingProvides 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 DPPsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: * Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. * NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi * RCP - Respiratory Care Prof * BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor * ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: 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. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Get It to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See Wellstar Health System, Inc. Privacy Policy at https://www.wellstar.org/financial-policy-and-privacy-info and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions

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