Registered Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Critical Care Specialist

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy procedures and monitoring. You will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality, safe respiratory care and contribute to a culture of Service Excellence.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, GA licensure, and BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire. Join a values-driven team focused on compassionate care in the Golden Isles region.

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license to practice in Georgia (GA).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer intermittent respiratory therapy procedures (IPPB, Chest PT, Incentive Spirometer, Handheld Nebulizers, MDI, Oxygen).
• Provide ventilator support via mechanical ventilation, CPAP, or BiPAP per physician orders.
• Perform arterial, venous, and capillary blood analysis per guidelines; manage specimen handling.
• Operate and troubleshoot monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2, peak flow meter, NIP manometers, respirometers).
• Document respiratory therapy records comprehensively, including multidisciplinary notes and education flow sheets.
• Assemble, install, disassemble, and clean respiratory care equipment and devices.

Skills

NBRC RRT

GA License

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy procedures and monitoring. You will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality, safe respiratory care and contribute to a culture of Service Excellence.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, GA licensure, and BLS; ACLS within 6 months of hire. Join a values-driven team focused on compassionate care in the Golden Isles region.