Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in an acute hospital setting. You will assess patients, manage ventilators, and perform ABG analysis while coordinating with the care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient education and rapid response to respiratory emergencies in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with advanced skills in acute care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
• Competence with ventilator/non-invasive support and ABG procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis.
• Document patient care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to coordinate treatment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and related instructions.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and urgent clinical situations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical-thinking

Communication

Teamwork

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (ARRT)

Tools

Ventilator management

ABG equipment

Job description

Seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist II to provide advanced respiratory care in an acute hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement physician-ordered respiratory therapies
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive respiratory support
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
• Document patient care in the EMR
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to coordinate treatment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and related instructions
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and urgent clinical situations

Qualifications/skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with advanced skills in acute care
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities
• Competence with ventilator/non-invasive support and ABG procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
• Commitment to compassionate care, continuous learning, and professional growth