Respiratory Therapist – Long-Term Care Specialist

ECRP; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECRP is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Georgia. The therapist will perform treatments, monitor progress, document accurately, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, active Georgia licensure, NBRC RRT, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Active Georgia Respiratory Care license.
• Current NBRC RRT credential (required).
• Current BLS certification (required).
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, tracheostomy, or ventilator settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ordered treatments.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, airway-clearance therapies as prescribed.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained.
• Monitor respiratory status and report changes promptly.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory care and equipment use.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, and other care-team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited respiratory care program

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP equipment

Nebulizers

Job description

ECRP is seeking a dependable Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Georgia. The therapist will perform treatments, monitor progress, document accurately, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, active Georgia licensure, NBRC RRT, and BLS.