Respiratory Therapist - RESPTHR 26-01189

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Cumming, GA
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Unit: Respiratory Care

Local Candidates: Not accepted (must reside 50+ miles from facility)

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients across various acuity levels. This role supports diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support interventions while collaborating closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care treatments in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols

• Perform patient assessments and monitor respiratory status

• Manage and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and airway clearance therapies

• Respond to emergency situations including codes and rapid responses

• Document respiratory care services accurately in the electronic medical record

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, infection control policies, and departmental procedures

• Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to optimize patient care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist within the specialty

• Current Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT or CRT, as applicable)

• AHA Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Ability to work variable night shifts including weekends as scheduled

Additional Requirements

• Must meet travel eligibility requirements (residing 50+ miles from the facility)

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com.

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