Respiratory Therapist-Days FT Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, $40.86-$43.25 (77149)

Centurion Health•Grovetown, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting, including those with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. This role supports a medically complex population, including patients requiring oxygen therapy, airway management, and ongoing respiratory monitoring. The Respiratory Therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and compliant care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in hospital, acute care, or similar setting
Current CPR certification required
Current tuberculosis (TB/PPD) screening in accordance with company policy
Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain security clearance

Nice To Haves

RRT preferred
Experience with high-acuity or medically complex patients preferred
Correctional healthcare experience preferred
ACLS preferred or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions
Administer and manage oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilatory support as applicable
Perform respiratory assessments, including breath sounds, pulse oximetry, and other diagnostic measures
Assist with airway management and emergency response, including code situations
Collaborate with providers to develop and implement respiratory care plans
Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust interventions as clinically indicated
Educate patients and healthcare staff on respiratory care techniques and disease management
Ensure proper use, maintenance, and monitoring of respiratory equipment
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and regulatory readiness activities (ACA, NCCHC, OHS)