Registered Respiratory Therapist
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Athens, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Pediatrics to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• Georgia State License

Skills and Work Setting Requirements

• Ventilator management
• Medicated aerosol treatments
• Bipap management
• Open Heart care
• Intubation
• ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) draws and analysis
• CPT (Chest Physiotherapy)
• Nitric Oxide therapy
• COVID management

Work Environment

• 24/7 department coverage
• Day shift: 11-13 therapists
• Night shift: 9-10 therapists
• Coverage includes all hospital floors, 30-bed ICU, 25-bed Open Heart unit, 25-bed NICU, and 45-bed Emergency Department
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Every other weekend off
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Systems Experience Required

• Epic
• Puritan Bennett
• Servo I
• GE Care Fusion

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Dress Code

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

Required Documentation and Health Requirements

• Background check (completed within 30 days of start)
• Education verification (degree related to specialty)
• State license verification (Georgia)
• 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:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination or declination required (seasonal)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer
• Two clinical references required

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs only)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in a high-acuity setting with a diverse patient population and advanced respiratory care technologies. Ideal for RRTs seeking travel assignments with supportive orientation and clear compliance guidelines.