Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

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

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• 36 or 48 Hour Guarantee
• Patient Population: Neonates, Adults, Geriatrics
• Floating within facility and possibly to an additional nearby campus
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations based on number of holidays during assignment
• Use of Epic and Pyxis systems required
• Scrub color: Pewter gray
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• 1st time travelers accepted
• CRTs must have 5+ years of critical care experience

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or minimum CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) with critical care experience
• State of Georgia Respiratory Therapist license required

Required Skills

• ABG Interpretation
• CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Flow-by oxygen delivery
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Trach collar management
• High flow nasal cannula
• Airway management

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Color blindness test required
• Competency exams including medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency (specific to certain units)
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Verification of recent work history and 2 clinical references required

Work Environment

• Floating within scope of practice as needed
• Possible assignment to additional campus 3 miles away
• Work every other weekend
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall within assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Aya offer contingent on clinical pass and meeting facility requirements within RTO guidelines

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia, with a focus on critical care and respiratory diagnostics across a broad patient population.