Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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.

Join the respiratory care team at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, where you'll deliver cutting-edge treatments for diverse lung conditions like COPD and asthma while collaborating with top specialists. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced therapies, mentoring opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives. Grow your skills in an innovative, supportive environment—apply today!

This role is eligible for competitive sign-on and relocation bonuses, offering additional support as you join our exceptional team.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for medication administration and implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The RT I is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. In addition, to patient care delivery, the RT I is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The RT I is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The RT I address the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient..

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (A.S. degree required/ B.S. degree preferred). Required
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (A.S. degree required/ B.S. degree preferred).

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Respiratory Care Prof
• Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support or BLS – Instructor
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS – Provisional
• Neonatal Resuscitation Prvdr or NRP - Instructor or NRP-Provisional
• Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Instructor or PALS - Provisional

Required Minimum Experience:

• 0-2yrs patient care experience. Required
• 0-2yrs patient care experience.

Required Minimum Skills:

• 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.

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.