Respiratory Therapist , RRT

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Colleague Referral Program

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Job summary

St. Mary’s Health Care System is seeking a full-time respiratory therapist for night shift to provide respiratory patient care for diverse age groups. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and adherence to the hospital’s mission and values.

Responsibilities include delivering prescribed respiratory care and serving as a resource for technical aspects of respiratory therapy, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a Respiratory Care Practitioner License in Georgia
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist and/or Registry Eligible by the NBRC
• Education includes graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program; BLS and ACLS required; NRP in NICU is required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory patient care services and support activities
• Act as a resource for technical aspects of respiratory care to ensure safe, competent care

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory patient care

Clinical collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

BLS/ACLS certification

NRP if NICU

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:

Position Summary:

What you will do:

• provide respiratory patient care services and/or support activities appropriate to ages served.

• Participate in the delivery and act as a resource person for the technical aspects of respiratory care to ensure safe, competent, effective, and compassionate administration of prescribed care in keeping with the values and missions of St. Mary’s.

What you will need:

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must maintain a Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the State of Georgia. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist and/or Registry Eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Membership in a professional organization preferred

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must maintain current BLS and ACLS. NRP is required if working in NICU.

• Experience: One year of clinical respiratory therapy experience is preferred. Will accept new registry eligible graduate.

Highlights:

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.