Respiratory Therapist

Advatix, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

20d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Our Client is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment. The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care services across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. The therapist will be responsible for assessing respiratory status, managing advanced respiratory equipment, performing diagnostic testing, participating in emergency interventions, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Up to 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience within the specialty.
Previous travel assignment experience required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with an Associate Degree or equivalent.
Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Active Georgia Respiratory Care License.
Experience with acute care hospital settings.
Experience managing mechanically ventilated patients.
Strong critical care assessment skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Active Georgia Respiratory Care License
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Mechanical ventilation
Airway management
Arterial blood gas collection and analysis
Oxygen therapy
Aerosol therapy
Tracheal suctioning
Emergency airway procedures
Critical care respiratory management
Pulmonary diagnostics
ECG interpretation
Cardiac monitoring
Patient education
Clinical documentation
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Infection control
Patient safety
Team collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving
Effective communication
Frequent standing and walking.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Occasional lifting of heavier equipment and patients when necessary.
Frequent computer work and documentation.
Exposure to infectious diseases, blood, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and sharps.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Optional Floating

Responsibilities

Assess patients' respiratory status using physical assessment, vital signs, chest X-rays, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) values, and clinical history.
Develop appropriate respiratory treatment plans and monitor patient response to therapy.
Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators, performing adjustments based on physician orders and patient condition.
Perform airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol medication treatments.
Monitor oxygenation and ventilation using non-invasive monitoring equipment and perform carbon dioxide monitoring.
Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
Perform arterial punctures and obtain arterial blood samples from arterial lines.
Analyze and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) samples.
Assist physicians in respiratory diagnostics.
Perform pulmonary function testing after competency completion.
Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing after required training.
Perform diagnostic cardiac testing including Electrocardiograms (EKGs), rhythm strips, and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
Perform EEG testing after competency validation.
Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in Code Blue events.
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and endotracheal intubation when required.
Participate as a member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team during high-risk deliveries.
Assess respiratory status of newborn infants after delivery.
Perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU) when applicable.
Assist physicians with Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Navigation Bronchoscopy, and Cryotherapy Procedures after competency validation.
Educate patients on CPAP therapy and demonstrate proper CPAP equipment usage.
Monitor first-month patient compliance and review compliance reports.
Assist patients with CPAP supply resupply and troubleshoot CPAP equipment issues.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, documenting respiratory treatments and patient responses.
Follow hospital respiratory care protocols, infection prevention standards, and OSHA and Joint Commission safety guidelines.
Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards immediately.
Ensure compliance with hospital corporate policies and healthcare regulations.
Serve as Charge Respiratory Therapist when assigned.
Precept and mentor new staff.
Participate in department education and professional development.
Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.