7662 - Respiratory Therapist II PRN CH NF
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 III is responsible
for medication administration and implementing respiratory care
based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat
process. The RT III 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 III is responsible for
patient, family/support system education, coordination of
activities, staff development, and professional and
self-developmental activities. The RT III is responsible for
providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of
population specific needs. The RT III addresses the biological,
emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family
education needs when providing care to the patient. Promotes and
models RT best practices. Actively engages in PI projects.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to serve in a preceptor
capacity for new employees and RT students. Core Responsibilities
and Essential Functions: 1.Provides Customer Service a. Completion
of patient care, documentation and education b. Team approach to
service c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment d.
Provides supportive environment for students and staff 2.
Administers Quality Patient Care a. Performs patient assessment &
assessment for therapy b. Collaborates with health care team
members in planning patient care c. Verifies orders and administers
aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen
& medical gas therapy d. Performs ventilator management, weaning,
wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation,
extubation, trach tube change and care) e. Performs arterial blood
gas sampling & analysis f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts
new employees, students and peers g. Location Specific: Assisting
in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service
procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing 3. Provides Safe & Quality
Environment a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders,
charting and charging b. Promotes high level of patient safety
(Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) c. Promotes Performance Improvement
initiatives designed to promote quality care d. Promotes
evidence-based practice e. PI Projects f. 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. RCP - Respiratory Care Prof
NBRC-RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapi 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 PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red
Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program or ARC-NALS - Amer Red Cross
Neonatal Advanced Life Support or NRP-I - NRP - Instructor or NRP-P
- NRP-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days Additional License(s)
and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Current advance
credential with a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience to
work in all critical care areas but not limited to Adult ICU,
CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments (Adult and Pediatric) as
it relates each facility. Required Required Minimum Skills: Ability
to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and
maintain working relationships with physicians and other health
care personnel 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.
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