Respiratory Therapist – Savannah, GA

Owens & Minor•Savannah, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™. This role offers a strong balance of in-branch stability and limited field work, allowing you to build close relationships with patients and your care team. With the majority of time spent in the branch, you’ll have consistent routines while still supporting patients with hands-on respiratory care and education when needed. You’ll play a key role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective home respiratory equipment with clear education and compassionate support.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist with an active MN RT license.
SC License preferred or willingness to obtain.
Open to various experience levels; preference for experienced candidates.
DME experience is a plus.
Ability to stand, lift, push and/or pull objects ranging from 10 – 50 lbs.
Valid driver's license.
Comfortable using mobile technology, navigation tools, and digital documentation.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Hold a current RCP license in the state of practice (or states that the location covers) if that state requires an RCP license to allow the practice of respiratory therapy.
Hold a current CPR Certification.
Hold all applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits to perform oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilation equipment setups and follow‑ups.
Educate patients and caregivers on equipment use, cleaning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Assess patient needs, document care delivered and escalate concerns appropriately.
Respond to hospital discharge requests and support patient needs, Collaborating with physicians, case managers, and internal branch teams.
Maintain accurate documentation using iPad/laptop.
Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Perform clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry and gathering vital signs.
Performs other duties as required.