Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 1 year of experience. Candidates with no prior travel experience are accepted.

Patient Population

• Infants to Geriatrics (Primarily adult patients, but will work with pediatric intubated patients)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Georgia RRT License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RRT (Respiratory Therapist)
• Trauma experience required
• Pulmonary function testing (Spirometry) preferred
• Skilled in managing non-invasive ventilation, conventional ventilation, aerosol therapy, bedside pulmonary function tests
• Able to perform arterial lines, oxygen management, patient education, arterial and capillary blood gases, and draws from lines

Work Environment

• Level 2 trauma center with interventional stroke certification
• Level 3 NICU and regional transport resource for NICU
• Floating within facility and sister campus as needed
• No call requirements
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Systems & Tools

• Epic
• Pyxis
• SBAR
• Viasys Vela
• GE Carescape
• Viasys Avea

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Pre-Employment & Ongoing Compliance Documents

• Background check (must be completed prior to start)
• Education verification (degree related to specialty)
• State license verification (Georgia RRT license)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification
• Two clinical references

Additional Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative evaluation if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable)
• Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policy acknowledgment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Floating may include working at a sister campus.
• Candidates must be prepared to work assigned holidays as outlined.
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity trauma and NICU environment with a diverse patient population, requiring strong respiratory therapy skills and certifications.