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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$64,358 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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 peersLocation 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 careRequired 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. Powered by SonicJobs (an advertiser on JobG8). By applying, you consent to share your data with SonicJobs and the employer. JobG8 or SonicJobs does not store or use your application data beyond facilitating the application. See Wellstar Health System, Inc. Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at