Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU-PRN Nights
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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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
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. 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 workâand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect
with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a
future that gives you more.
Keywords: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Marietta , Respiratory Therapist II PRN Non-NICU-PRN Nights, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
