Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - Med

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Technician

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38425834

Weekly Pay
$2008.91


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Nights

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/12/2026

End Date
01/11/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care and be comfortable executing a variety of respiratory therapy procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Schedule: Friday to Sunday
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum of 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy
• Critical Care experience required
• Documented experience with 300+ bed facilities
• Must have completed at least one travel contract
• RRT credentialing required
• Required Certifications:
  
  
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) via NBRC
  • PALS Certification
  • NRP Certification (if applicable to NICU)

Responsibilities

• Conduct all respiratory therapy duties including but not limited to: nebulizer treatments, airway management, vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator management, ABG collection, bedside pulmonary function tests, and chest physiotherapy.
• In the ICU, conduct advanced procedures including placing arterial lines, managing blood gas analyses, and performing intubations and bronchoscopy as needed.
• Respond rapidly to critical situations, confident in airway interventions and ventilator management.
• Manage a high volume of patients, averaging 13-15 patients and 550 treatment minutes per shift.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and nursing staff, to deliver optimal patient care.

Working Environment

• Therapists will engage with a variety of patient populations, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Rotation of holiday responsibilities with permanent staff members is required.
• No call requirements.
• Charge RT roles available, with responsibilities as a clinical coordinator.
• Scrub color will be ceil blue, with the option to wear a ceil blue jacket.
• EMR System: Meditech.

Additional Information

Orientation includes a comprehensive training schedule to ensure competence in unit assignments and charting. New hires will experience a gradual increase in workload during the orientation period.

Interested applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their critical care capabilities and comfort level with airway management during the interview process.

Client Details

Address
417 W. Third Avenue

City
Albany

State
GA

Zip Code
31701