Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (Travel Contract)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.Key responsibilities include:Patient Assessment & Clinical CareCritical Care & Ventilator ManagementBlood Gas & Diagnostic ProceduresEmergency & Critical ResponseProcedural SupportCPAP Department Responsibilities (When Assigned)Documentation & ComplianceLeadershipMinimum qualifications include: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.Required certifications include:Active Georgia Respiratory Care LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRCAmerican 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)The Respiratory Therapist will provide care for:NeonatesPediatric PatientsAdolescentsAdultsGeriatric PatientsRequired skills include:Mechanical ventilationAirway managementArterial blood gas collection and analysisOxygen therapyAerosol therapyTracheal suctioningEmergency airway proceduresCritical care respiratory managementPulmonary diagnosticsECG interpretationCardiac monitoringPatient educationClinical documentationElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Infection controlPatient safetyTeam collaborationTime managementProblem-solvingEffective communicationPhysical requirements include: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).Work environment includes:Acute Care HospitalCritical Care UnitsIntensive Care UnitsEmergency Response SituationsNeonatal Intensive Care (when assigned)Pulmonary DiagnosticsHigh-acuity patient care environmentAdvatix®, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of e-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Services and Solutions that enable its clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.