Respiratory Therapist | Albany, Georgia

Elevate your career as a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist in a dynamic and supportive large hospital setting. This 17-week contract offers valuable experience in a high-acuity environment, working alongside a collaborative team in ICU and ER units. The role requires expertise in advanced airway management, with RRTs serving as first-line responders for intubating adult and pediatric patients.

Schedule:

• 7p-7a, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift start times: 6:45 pm (clock in between 6:38 pm-6:46 pm)
• Team structure: Dedicated M-Thurs or F-Sun shifts
• Rotating holidays with permanent staff
• No on-call required

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in Georgia
• Minimum of 2 years recent critical care experience (hospital of at least 300+ beds required)
• At least 1 completed travel contract
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• Comfortable and confident with intubations and high patient volumes
• Strict 75-mile radius requirement
• Experience caring for adults and pediatric patients; additional NRP certification if working in NICU
• Familiarity with Servo vents (U & I models) and proficiency in vent management, ABG interpretation, and treatment protocols

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all respiratory care duties including nebs, airway management, vapotherm, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG collection, bedside PFTs, CPT, and bronchs
• Place arterial lines and manage blood gases in ICU settings
• Intubate patients as first-line response for respiratory emergencies
• Manage daily caseloads averaging 13-15 patients per shift
• Adapt to fast-paced, high-workload conditions and effectively prioritize care
• Float between pediatrics and adult units as necessary

Perks:

• Comprehensive floor-specific orientation
• 24/7 in-house MD, NP, and pharmacy support
• Modern Meditech EMR
• Supportive team structure and streamlined single-interview process
• Ceil blue scrubs with optional matching jacket

Apply now to advance your practice within a diverse clinical team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Embrace challenging cases and professional growth in an environment that values your expertise.