PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Night Hospital
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Austell
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift 1.Provides Customer Service All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise
stated. Required Minimum Experience: Current advance credential with a minimum of two (2) years
clinical experience to work in all critical care areas but not
limited to Adult ICU, CVICU, BURN, NICU, Emergency Departments
(Adult and Pediatric) as it relates each facility. Required 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. 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.
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.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
a. Completion of patient care, documentation and education
b. Team approach to service
c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
d. Provides supportive environment for students and staff
2. Administers Quality Patient Care
a. Performs patient assessment & assessment for therapy
b. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient
care
c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication,
bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas
therapy
d. Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic
interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubation, trach
tube change and care)
e. Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students
and peers
g. Location Specific:
Assisting in invasive and non-invasive procedures, Cardiac Service
procedures, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
3. Provides Safe & Quality Environment
a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and
charging
b. Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG,
etc)
c. Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote
quality care
d. Promotes evidence-based practice
e. PI Projects
f. Reviews the revised and new DPPs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of
work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Skills:
Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a
must for this job.
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