Respiratory Therapist: Expert Care & Ventilator Support

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist – CRT to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care under physician orders. You will assess patients, monitor therapy responses, and tailor treatment plans to support respiration and recovery.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, ventilator management, accurate documentation, and strict infection control.

Qualifications

• Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
• Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
• Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure to facilitate cooperation.
• Conducts patient assessments and monitors responses to respiratory treatments.
• Accurately implements physician orders and ensures compliance with procedures.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance for patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains clear documentation of treatments, assessments, and responses.
• Ensures adherence to infection control standards and patient identification protocols.
• Performs emergency interventions and collaborates with teams to stabilize patients.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Infection control

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC seeks a Respiratory Therapist – CRT to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care under physician orders. You will assess patients, monitor therapy responses, and tailor treatment plans to support respiration and recovery.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, ventilator management, accurate documentation, and strict infection control.