Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Rotating, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Schedule: 36 hours per week | Every other weekend | Every other holiday
Pay Rate: $1,944 per week
We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for an exciting contract opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for assessing and managing patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, providing ventilatory support, performing diagnostic procedures, and delivering high-quality respiratory care in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Assess and manage acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Initiate, monitor, and adjust ventilatory support using lung-protective strategies.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including ABGs, sputum collection, bedside spirometry, and capnography.
Provide respiratory support during patient transport and transfers.
Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations; assist with intubations and conscious sedation.
Administer therapeutic gases, aerosolized medications, and manage non-invasive ventilation.
Assist with bronchoscopies and support airway management across hospital units.
Maintain artificial airways, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
Deliver airway clearance therapies (e.g., PEP, CPT).
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and document care accurately.
Precept and mentor new staff and students.
Maintain respiratory equipment and participate in continuing education.
Provide excellent service to patients, families, and colleagues.
Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy.
Current certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS.
RRT Certification (NBRC) required.
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.