3710 Paulding Medical Center, Inc.·Paulding County, Georgia
The Respiratory Therapist II provides complex respiratory care and medication administration, primarily within critical care areas. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, and providing education to patients, families, and new staff.
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Work Shift Night (United States of America) Overview: Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA is seeking a Weekend Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am)
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 Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.
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.
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