Rrt(nicu) - Nights - Respiratory Therapy

Position Weekend Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift 7pm-7am) Location Wellstar Paulding Hospital, Hiram, GA Shift Night shift 7pm-7am Sign‑On Bonus Significant sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance offered for qualified, experienced Respiratory Therapist. Job Overview Respiratory Therapist II responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate‑and‑treat process. Majority of time in critical care areas with protocol ventilator management, significant independent decision‑making and self‑direction. Responsibilities Administer aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy. Perform arterial blood gas sampling & analysis. Assist in invasive and non‑invasive procedures, cardiac service procedures, and pulmonary diagnostic testing. Conduct patient assessment and therapy assessment. Collaborate with health care team members in planning patient care. Verify orders and administer appropriate therapies. Provide patient and family education, coordinate activities, staff development, and professional development. Maintain a safe & quality environment and promote performance improvement initiatives. Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist required. 0-2 years clinical experience with a minimum of 6 months in critical care. 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. Benefits Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Equal Opportunity WellStar Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.