Wellstar Health System·Marietta, Georgia
The Respiratory Therapist II provides complex respiratory care, including ventilator management and medication administration, primarily in critical care areas. They are also responsible for patient and family education, staff development, and coordinating care activities.
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Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
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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.
• Associates Respiratory Therapy or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy-Preferred
Required Minimum Experience: 0-2 yrs clinical experience with minimal 6-months critical care Required
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.
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Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy and certifications including RRT, RCP, BLS, and ACLS. Candidates need 0-2 years of clinical experience, with at least 6 months specifically in critical care.
Market context
In Georgia, allied-health employers commonly seek Registered Respiratory Therapists for hospitals, emergency care, and other acute settings, so roles can be competitive when they require active state licensure and multiple life-support certifications. Candidates with an accredited respiratory care degree, Georgia RRT license, and BCLS, ACLS, and PALS are often better aligned with posted requirements. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; verify your current certifications and licensure before applying.