Respiratory Therapist – New Grad/Residency Program

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team delivering comprehensive patient care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory services while ensuring equipment readiness and patient safety.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. A Georgia license and NBRC credentials are required or in process.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current license in Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of employment.
• Maintain minimum CEUs per year.
• Attend staff meetings and orientation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services.
• Support safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment.
• Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and practice.
• Monitor, quality and process improvements and communicate hazards and errors.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is in working order and plan for safe, effective care across the continuum.
• Deliver age-appropriate, developmentally suitable patient- and family-centered care.
• Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data; oversee respiratory care by unlicensed personnel.
• Educate patients and families; consult and coordinate care with team members.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Coaching and teaching

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive patient care services
• Support safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment
• Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and practice
• Participate in monitoring, quality improvement, and process improvement activities
• Identify and communicate hazards and errors
• Ensure respiratory equipment is in working order
• Plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible respiratory care
• Perform the respiratory care process across the continuum and deliver age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care
• Integrate patient values and language preferences into healthcare delivery
• Use clinical decision-support tools to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify care plans
• Document, measure, and retrieve healthcare data
• Provide oversight for respiratory care delivered by unlicensed personnel
• Educate patients and families
• Consult, contribute to, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Teach, coach, and support others
• Participate in shared leadership initiatives
• Pursue lifelong learning and maintain professional competence
• Maintain professional records documenting competence and learning
• Evaluate professional practice and take action on performance goals
• Incorporate new knowledge into clinical practice

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
• Current license in the state of Georgia as a Respiratory Care Professional
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of employment
• No minimum experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Maintain minimum of 15 continuing education units (CEUs)/education hours per year
• Achieve 75% attendance at staff meetings as applicable
• Successfully complete unit/department-specific orientation
• Complete mandatory education requirements by the due date

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in respiratory care, integrating clinical judgment with evidence-based practices while ensuring patient-centered care. Maintains professional competence through ongoing education and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Current License in Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Patient-Centered Care

Hard Skills

• Respiratory Care Process
• Clinical Decision-Support Tools
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Education
• Healthcare Data Documentation

Soft Skills

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Coaching and Teaching
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care Services
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Process Improvement
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Safe Patient Care