Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Critical Care

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 63,856 - 95,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across departments. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and work closely with physicians and nursing staff to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.

The role requires RRT credentials, state licensure, and BLS, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits. You will participate in quality initiatives and compliance programs across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience).
• BA/BS or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed respiratory therapies and monitors patient responses.
• Operates and maintains mechanical ventilators and non‑invasive ventilation.
• Performs blood gas analyses and interprets results for care decisions.
• Documents therapy and patient education per regulatory standards.
• Communicates patient status and therapy outcomes to the team.

Skills

Critical care

Communication

Organization

Time management

PHI handling

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across departments. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and work closely with physicians and nursing staff to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.

The role requires RRT credentials, state licensure, and BLS, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits. You will participate in quality initiatives and compliance programs across shifts.