Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Savannah, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III to deliver advanced respiratory care in critical care settings, including ventilator management, medication administration, and airway procedures.

The role requires at least two years in critical care, a Respiratory Therapy degree, and NBRC-RRT certification with BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP; strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in critical care settings.
• Must obtain NBRC-RRT certification and relevant BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP upon hire.
• Strong communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care in critical care, including ventilator management and medication administration.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures and diagnostics.
• Monitor arterial blood gases and interpret waveforms.
• Educate patients and families and support care teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and PI projects.
• Mentor new staff and students to promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT certifications

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist III specializes in delivering advanced respiratory care, primarily in critical care settings. Responsibilities include medication administration, ventilator management, airway procedures, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient assessments. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, protocol adherence, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including education and family support.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive respiratory procedures and diagnostics.
• Manage ventilators, including weaning and waveform interpretation.
• Ensure safe medication practices and promote high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and PI projects.
• Mentor and precept new staff, students, and peers, fostering a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy; relevant certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT) required upon hire.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in critical care areas.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and computer skills.

Additional Notes

The role involves ensuring safety, promoting best practices, and actively engaging in professional development and performance improvement activities to deliver high-quality patient care.