ICU Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Specialist

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care across life spans within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, monitor, and deliver respiratory therapies, document treatments, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, effective care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and Georgia licensure, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to support high-quality outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Georgia.
• Associate's Degree required.
• Successful registry completion.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with nurses on patient care issues, ventilator changes and ABG results.
• Documents treatments and medications delivered, vent flow sheets in EMR.
• Manages ventilators and interprets chart data to adjust patient care.
• Provides patient education and information as needed and follows oxygen/aerosol protocols.
• Contributes to department operations by organizing care and prioritizing tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care across life spans within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, monitor, and deliver respiratory therapies, document treatments, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, effective care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and Georgia licensure, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to support high-quality outcomes in a busy hospital setting.