2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.·Mableton, Georgia
The Respiratory Therapist II administers medication and implements respiratory care, often in complex critical care situations involving protocol ventilator management and significant independent decision-making. Responsibilities also include patient and family education, coordination of activities, and staff development.
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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.
A minimum requirement is an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, along with 0-2 years of clinical experience, including at least 6 months in critical care. Required certifications include NBRC-RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS.
Market context
In Georgia, support-services roles often see steady demand because care settings need dependable overnight coverage and reliable transportation. These jobs can be competitive when employers look for prior caregiving experience, even if it is not required, and when shift flexibility matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your driver’s license, transportation, and overnight availability before applying.