Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Shift: Night shift including some weekends

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy (RT)
• Equipment used: Drager ventilators, Phillips V60 CPAPs, Arivo2 Hiflo
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Procedures and skills required:

  • Ventilator management, CPAPs, ABGs, Hiflo devices
  • Advanced procedures including diagnostic, interventional, therapeutic, and robotic bronchoscopy (ION/Intuitive)
  • Cryotherapy, cautery, fluoroscopy, stent placement, fiducial placement
  • Pulmonary function testing including CPET, DLCO, pre/post testing
  • Metabolic cart testing
• Dress code: Maroon scrubs or facility scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience

Additional Information

• Facility is a 354-bed hospital known for specialized centers including a large burn center, Human Motion Institute, Digestive Disease Center, Pelvic Health Institute, and Stroke Center
• Staff praise the supportive culture and management
• Location highlights: Rich in history and Southern charm, with local attractions such as the Augusta Riverwalk and annual Masters golf tournament

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists seeking a travel assignment with advanced procedural experience in a well-equipped hospital setting.