Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT (Vent Unit) - Full Time - 7P to 7A

Crisp Regional Hospital; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, GA is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT for the Vent Unit, working from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role involves providing respiratory care, performing diagnostic testing, and documenting interventions for a diverse patient population. Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, a CRT certification, and ideally a Bachelor’s Degree. This position is essential for ensuring patient respiratory health and requires effective interpersonal skills in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Requires and maintains a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
• Requires certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP).
• Requires up to one year of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Respiratory Protocols and performs appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments.
• Plans and evaluates respiratory care for patients.
• Documents respiratory care interventions and educates patients and families.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessments

Respiratory Protocols

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist CRT or RRT (Vent Unit) - Full Time - 7P to 7A

Job Category: Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab

Requisition Number: RESPI002417

• Posted: May 5, 2026
• Status: Full-Time

Location

Cordele, GA 31015, USA

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist – Certified is an active member of the Respiratory Therapy Department that assists in the delivery of respiratory care and services. The Respiratory Therapist - Certified, provides age appropriate and culturally sensitive respiratory care, as well as cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Therapist utilizes the Respiratory Therapy Protocols in the prevention of and intervention in life‑threatening situations. The Therapist provides professional quality care that maximizes the patient’s respiratory function and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• Experience:

Requires up to one year of work related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

Requires and maintains a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.

Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Respiratory Protocols and performs appropriate cardiopulmonary assessments and treatment procedures.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the patient’s respiratory care.
• Documents in the medical record the patient’s respiratory care intervention, the patient response and educates the patient and family members of the respiratory care issues and care plan.
• Implements and documents patient responses to treatments and/or medications and modifies care plan based on patient progress.
• Sets and prioritizes appropriate respiratory care and support required for the patient.
• Operates, maintains and repairs the respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment used in treating patients.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the cardiopulmonary department.
• Organizes work and assigns priorities in testing and treating patients.
• Collects, reviews and analyzes treatment data to ensure ongoing quality in treating patients.
• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team promoting positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff in all departments of the organization.
• Complies with CRHS and department safety, infection control and performance improvement initiatives and sterile procedures, ensuring the delivery of products and services.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing and medical staff members.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

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