Registered Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Athens, GA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the full-time night shift.

You will provide respiratory care across diverse clinical settings and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring patients, delivering prescribed therapies, acting as a resource to colleagues, and ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• RRT credential required or Registry Eligible through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the State of Georgia required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NRP certification required for therapists working in the NICU.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services and therapeutic interventions for patients of varying ages and acuity levels.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient respiratory status and response to treatment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and support clinical care plans.
• Serve as a respiratory care resource for colleagues and members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care consistent with organizational standards and values.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.

Education

RRT credential

Georgia license

BLS and ACLS certifications

NRP certification for NICU

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred

Job description

Full Time - Night Shift - St. Mary's Health Care System - Athens, GA

Join St. Mary's Health Care System as a Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional respiratory care to patients across a variety of clinical settings. In this night shift role, you will deliver high quality respiratory therapy services while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, patient centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services and therapeutic interventions for patients of varying ages and acuity levels.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient respiratory status and response to treatment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and support clinical care plans.
• Serve as a respiratory care resource for colleagues and members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care consistent with organizational standards and values.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required or Registry Eligible through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the State of Georgia required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NRP certification required for therapists working in the NICU.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred

Why St. Mary's Health Care System?

• Benefits start on Day One with no waiting period.
• Up to $5k in assistance with relocation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth within Trinity Health, one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
• Supportive culture focused on excellence, compassion, and patient centered care.