Respiratory Therapist

Advatix LATAM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

HRforGrowth's client in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment. The therapist will deliver comprehensive respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams.

The role requires 2+ years of RT experience, NBRC RRT credential, active Georgia license, and travel experience. On-site assignment with 36 hours weekly, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Previous travel assignment experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with an Associate Degree or equivalent.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential NBRC.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care License.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and oxygen therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in Code Blue events.
• Document treatments and patient responses in EMR.

Skills

RRT credential NBRC

Georgia license

Ventilator management

Acute care experience

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent in Respiratory Care

Job description

• Perform tracheal suctioning.
• Perform carbon dioxide monitoring.
• Perform arterial punctures.

Respiratory Therapist (Travel Contract)

Location

1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Assignment Length

13 Weeks

Work Week

Sunday – Saturday

Shift

12-Hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

Schedule

Friday / Saturday / Sunday

Guaranteed Hours

36 Hours per Week

Floating

Optional

On-Cal

None

Prior Travel Experience

Required

HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position.

Position Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment. The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care services across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. The therapist will be responsible for assessing respiratory status, managing advanced respiratory equipment, performing diagnostic testing, participating in emergency interventions, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Clinical Care

• Assess patients' respiratory status using:
• Physical assessment
• Vital signs
• Chest X-rays
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) values
• Clinical history
• Develop appropriate respiratory treatment plans.
• Monitor patient response to therapy.
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Critical Care & Ventilator Management

• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators.
• Perform ventilator adjustments based on physician orders and patient condition.
• Perform airway management.
• Perform tracheal suctioning.
• Administer oxygen therapy.
• Provide aerosol medication treatments.
• Monitor oxygenation and ventilation using non-invasive monitoring equipment.
• Perform carbon dioxide monitoring.
• Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced respiratory support.

Blood Gas & Diagnostic Procedures

• Perform arterial punctures.
• Obtain arterial blood samples from arterial lines.
• Analyze arterial blood gas (ABG) samples.
• Interpret blood gas results.
• Assist physicians in respiratory diagnostics.
• Perform pulmonary function testing after competency completion.
• Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing after required training.
• Perform diagnostic cardiac testing including:
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Rhythm strips
• 24-hour Holter monitoring
• Perform EEG testing after competency validation.

Emergency & Critical Response

• Respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Participate in Code Blue events.
• Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Perform endotracheal intubation when required.
• Participate as a member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team during high-risk deliveries.
• Assess respiratory status of newborn infants after delivery.
• Perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU) when applicable.

Procedural Support

• Assist physicians with:
• Bronchoscopy
• Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• Navigation Bronchoscopy
• Cryotherapy Procedures
• Perform these procedures only after competency validation.

CPAP Department Responsibilities (When Assigned)

• Educate patients on CPAP therapy.
• Demonstrate proper CPAP equipment usage.
• Monitor first-month patient compliance.
• Review compliance reports.
• Assist patients with CPAP supply resupply.
• Troubleshoot CPAP equipment issues.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Document respiratory treatments and patient responses.
• Follow hospital respiratory care protocols.
• Maintain infection prevention standards.
• Follow OSHA and Joint Commission safety guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards immediately.
• Ensure compliance with hospital corporate policies and healthcare regulations.

Leadership

• Serve as Charge Respiratory Therapist when assigned.
• Precept and mentor new staff.
• Participate in department education and professional development.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience within the specialty.
• Previous travel assignment experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with an Associate Degree or equivalent.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care License.
• Experience with acute care hospital settings.
• Experience managing mechanically ventilated patients.
• Strong critical care assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Required Certifications

• Active Georgia Respiratory Care License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Patient Population

The Respiratory Therapist Will Provide Care For

• Neonates
• Pediatric Patients
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatric Patients

Required Skills

• Mechanical ventilation
• Airway management
• Arterial blood gas collection and analysis
• Oxygen therapy
• Aerosol therapy
• Tracheal suctioning
• Emergency airway procedures
• Critical care respiratory management
• Pulmonary diagnostics
• ECG interpretation
• Cardiac monitoring
• Patient education
• Clinical documentation
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Infection control
• Patient safety
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
• Occasional lifting of heavier equipment and patients when necessary.
• Frequent computer work and documentation.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and sharps.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital
• Critical Care Units
• Intensive Care Units
• Emergency Response Situations
• Neonatal Intensive Care (when assigned)
• Pulmonary Diagnostics
• High-acuity patient care environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

In its recruiting and search practices, HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.

HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws — including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — in its hiring decisions, terms of employment, and workplace practices.