Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Weekend Nights
Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) – Weekend Night Shift |
We are hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) for a full-time weekend night shift.
Critical care focus with growth opportunities.
Job Location: Austell, Georgia
Job Details
* Employment Type: Full-Time
* Shift: Weekend Nights (United States of America)
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT II) to join the respiratory care team for full-time weekend night shifts.
This role delivers advanced respiratory care in critical care environments, utilizing protocol-driven ventilator management, independent clinical decision-making, and expanded evaluate-and-treat responsibilities.
The RRT II provides patient-centered care across complex clinical conditions while supporting patient education, staff development, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care & Critical Care Support
* Deliver respiratory therapy care for complex, high-acuity patients
* Perform ventilator management, weaning, and waveform interpretation
* Manage airway interventions (intubation, extubation, trach care)
* Administer aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, oxygen, and medical gas therapy
* Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
* Assist with invasive and non-invasive procedures as applicable
* Support cardiac services and pulmonary diagnostics (location-specific)
Care Coordination & Education
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to plan and deliver care
* Educate patients, families, and support systems
* Mentor and precept new employees, students, and peers
* Participate in staff development and professional education activities
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure accurate electronic documentation, orders, and charging
* Promote medication safety, NPSGs, and patient safety standards
* Support performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
* Review and follow departmental policies and procedures
* Comply with all standards and code of conduct
Required Education
* Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
* Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy – Preferred
Required Licensure & Certifications
(All required upon hire unless otherwise noted)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT)
* Georgia Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License
* BLS – Basic Life Support
* ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
* NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 180 days if provisional accepted)
Required Experience
* 0–2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience
* Minimum 6 months of critical care experience required
Required Skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Critical thinking and clinical decision-making ability
* Ability to collaborate with ph...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Austell, US-GA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Wellstar Health System
- Contact: Melissa Treadaway
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: JR-62405
- Posted: 2026-05-08 08:00:55 -
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