Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Free counseling services

Job summary

A regional health system in Vidalia, GA is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position. The role includes administering respiratory therapies and ensuring patient safety during ventilation. Candidates should hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, possess current CRT or RRT licensure, and have preferred experience in respiratory care. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in respiratory care preferred.
• Current licensure in CRT or RRT required, with RRT within 12 months if CRT.
• Credentialed and active member of NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds and airway patency.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen and aerosol medication delivery.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Respond to emergent situations ensuring airway integrity.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

Skills

Respiratory care therapies

Patient assessment

Mechanical ventilation

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified applicants.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist today with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital.

We are seeking a full‑time RRT to join our team for a night shift position with rotating weekends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Come join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current licensure in CRT or RRT (if CRT – must earn RRT within 12 months) required
• 1+ year of experience in respiratory care preferred
• BCLS required within 30 days of hire required
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire required
• Credentialed and active member of NBRC required

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is a regional health system featuring a state‑of‑the‑art hospital, cancer center and a network of physician practices that serve Vidalia, Ga. and the surrounding communities. Meadows Health includes the only nationally accredited hospital in Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Tattnall counties. The center offers the latest in medical advancements including cutting‑edge cancer care, life‑saving heart attack procedures, women's services, wound care, orthopedic medicine and more.

The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.