Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

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

Location

• Athens, Georgia

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Patient Population

• Neonates to Geriatrics

Job Description

• Ventilator management
• Medicated aerosol treatments
• Bipap management
• Open Heart care
• Intubation
• ABG draws and analysis
• CPT, Nitric oxide therapy
• COVID-19 management

Work Environment

• 24/7 department coverage
• Day shift: 12-16 therapists
• Night shift: 10-13 therapists
• Coverage includes all hospital floors, 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, and 47-bed/5 Trauma Emergency Department
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Every other weekend work schedule
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Dress Code

• Scrubs of any color except all red or all navy blue

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are not accepted (implying prior travel experience is required)

Additional Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations including MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Flu vaccine or declination
• Color blindness test required
• Competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for relevant units
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• References: 2 clinical references required

Notes

• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Weekend and holiday work required as specified
• No call responsibilities
• Locals accepted at same rate

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists with at least one year of specialty experience who are comfortable working in a high-acuity, multi-unit hospital environment including ICU, NICU, and trauma settings. Candidates must hold all required certifications and licenses and be prepared for a comprehensive orientation and compliance process.