Registered Respiratory Therapist - ICU/ER
Albany, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Albany, Georgia
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Description

• Position available for an RRT to work primarily in ICU and ER settings.
• Must be comfortable with intubating patients and managing high workloads.
• Responsible for airway management, ventilator management, bronchoscopy, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, CPT, and other respiratory therapy duties.
• Will function as Charge RT and Clinical Coordinator.
• No on-call required.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• RRT credential
• Georgia Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• NRP certification required if assigned to NICU

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required for ICU assignments.
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel contract.
• Experience in a hospital with 300+ beds preferred.
• Must be confident in adult ICU care, ventilator management, and intubation.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Shifts start at 6:45 AM and 6:45 PM (with a 8-minute clock-in window).
• Weekend coverage is required on either Monday-Thursday or Friday-Sunday teams; holiday rotation every other holiday.
• No floating; unit-specific assignments.
• Orientation includes hospital/charting training and progressive workload ramp-up; ICU assignments include an additional week of orientation.
• Average workload: 13-15 patients per shift, approximately 550 treatment minutes per shift.
• Respiratory therapists handle up to 4 airways per shift in ICU.

Patient Population

• Adult ICU and ER patients primarily; pediatric and neonatal care if assigned to NICU.
• Common conditions: COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, cancers, etc.

Additional Information

• Must adhere to a strict 75-mile radius rule.
• EMR system used: Meditech.
• Ventilators used: Servo U and I models.
• Hospitalist or intensivist available in-house 24/7.
• Pharmacy available 24/7.
• Scrub color: Ceil blue (jacket also allowed in same color).

Summary:
This is a 17-week contract for an experienced RRT with critical care skills, prior travel experience, and required certifications to work in a busy ICU/ER environment in Albany, GA. The role demands strong clinical skills including intubation and ventilator management, with a structured orientation and a high patient load.