2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.·Mableton, Georgia
The Respiratory Therapist III administers medication and implements respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, focusing on complex patient situations primarily in critical care areas involving protocol ventilator management and independent decision-making. Responsibilities also include patient/family education, coordination of activities, staff development, and engaging in professional development and Performance Improvement projects.
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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.
Required Minimum Education: Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
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 work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred) and hold required certifications including NBRC-RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (or provisional within 180 days). A minimum of two years of clinical experience is required to work across all critical care areas, along with strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, and computer skills.
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.
