Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Atlanta, GA where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Georgia state respiratory therapist license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum one year of experience as an RRT in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation, and invasive ventilation management.
• Competence with arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, oximetry, and capnography monitoring.
• Experience performing suctioning, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube management, and emergency airway procedures (including use of video laryngoscope).
• Ability to perform 12-lead ECG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Familiarity with pulmonary function testing (NIF, VC) and chest physiotherapy techniques.
• Ability to document treatments, patient responses, and maintain therapy charge accuracy in the electronic medical record.
• Preferred: ACLS certification and prior experience assisting with bronchoscopy, chest tube management, and working in moderate complexity laboratory environments.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Primary Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Schedule: Day (3x12).
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Number of Open Positions: 1.

Location Highlights

Atlanta, GA offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation within easy reach. The city features the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola in downtown roughly 5 to 10 minutes from the central business district, and the BeltLine provides over 22 miles of trails and parks with access to neighborhoods within a 10–30 minute commute. Piedmont Park sits adjacent to Midtown and offers waterfront views of a large park lake and sports fields within a 10–20 minute drive from downtown. For outdoor trips, Stone Mountain Park is about 30 minutes east and provides hiking, climbing, and historical attractions. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a major transit hub approximately 15–25 minutes from many central neighborhoods, enabling quick regional and national travel. The city supports an urban, fast-paced lifestyle with a broad selection of dining, music venues in the Midtown and Buckhead districts, and professional sports at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena within a 10–20 minute drive.

Standard Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provides necessary education upon discharge.

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments, operating ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance. Performs suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods. Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Reviews chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC) per policy.

Assists with respiratory-related procedures (bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement). Performs PleurX or similar drainage when applicable. Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes. Performs arterial puncture and evaluates ventilation efficiency, including monitoring, recording and reporting results. For hospitals with moderate complexity labs, follows policies related to specimen handling, equipment use, documentation and quality control across testing phases.

Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes using free-hand or video laryngoscope techniques. Sets up and self-tests ventilatory equipment and operates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation across device types. Assists with preventative maintenance and repair of equipment. Records treatment information and patient responses on respiratory care records and patient charts. Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency. Reports necessary information during shift-to-shift handoffs. Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry and error correction. Performs other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.