Respiratory Therapist II, PRN

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist II, PRN role is onsite in Austell, GA, with work across various locations as indicated in the listing. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Wellstar’s mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people it serves. The therapist delivers respiratory care for patients with complex needs, particularly in critical care, using assessment and the evaluate-and-treat process. The role also supports patient and family education, care coordination, staff development, and safe, evidence-based care.

What you'll do

• Assess patients and therapy needs
• collaborate with the healthcare team on care planning
• verify orders and administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen, and medical gas therapy
• manage ventilators and airways
• perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• document care and educate patients
• mentor or precept employees, students, and peers
• support patient safety and performance improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist ii

prn

austell ga

wellstar

respiratory care

critical care

ventilator management

patient education

rrt

bls

acls

pals

nrp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Critical-care focus with ventilator management and independent decision-making; required credentials include RRT, respiratory care professional, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (or listed equivalents).

About the employer

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.