Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with matching

Education support

Job summary

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, Georgia, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a PRN position in the Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. This role involves assessing patients' respiratory status, delivering therapies, managing ventilations, and providing education to patients and families.

The ideal candidate has an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy and current CRT or RRT licensure. The position offers a collaborative team environment and comprehensive benefits including health support and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in CRT or RRT required.
• 1+ year of experience in respiratory care preferred.
• BCLS required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Credentialed and active member of NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through exams and breath sounds.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy in critical care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways, monitoring patient responses.
• Support patients by educating and partnering with healthcare teams.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Ventilation management

Patient education

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Health Meadows Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for our Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center for a PRN/as needed position. The Center is opened Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

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.