Respiratory Therapist

Northeast Georgia Health System

. Administer and coordinate treatments for respiratory problems across the lifespan .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeGainesville • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering respiratory treatments and managing critical-care patients across all age groups. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team.

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Licensed Respiratory TherapistRespiratory Therapy TrainingPatient AssessmentCritical-Care ManagementEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Patient CareCharting TreatmentsVentilator ManagementABG DocumentationOxygen ProtocolsAerosol ProtocolsPatient EducationQuality ControlEmergency ResponseInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Respiratory Care Professional LicenseRegistry Examination Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory TherapyCritical CarePatient DocumentationMedical RecordsNeonate CarePediatric CareAdult CareGeriatric CareError Prevention ToolsVOICE Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and coordinate treatments for respiratory problems across the lifespan
Chart treatments and maintain complete medical-record documentation
Provide direct care to complex patients as part of the interdisciplinary team
Communicate patient-care updates and changes to nurses, physicians, and supervisors
Respond to emergency and critical-care situations and extend therapy to patients
Assess patients and determine appropriate courses of action
Care for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Attend tier 1 huddles and staff meetings and use Error Prevention Tools and behaviors
Support and participate in VOICE and unit practice council
Communicate ventilator changes, patient orders, and critical ABG results
Verify treatment and ABG orders before treating patients
Document treatments, medications, ventilator flow sheets, ABG logs, QC, and maintenance records
Manage critical-care patients and ventilators using patient charts, imaging, laboratory results, and clinical notes
Assist nurses with duties to provide quality patient care
Perform floor therapy modalities, new starts, patient education, and follow-up
Follow oxygen and aerosol protocols and communicate treatment delays
Organize patient care, set priorities, and perform consultations and assessments at physician or nursing request
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Care Professional) in the state of Georgia
Associates Degree
Respiratory Therapy training through an accredited school
Successful completion of registry examination
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, and use keyboard
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs frequently
Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, stand, walk, push, and pull frequently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer commitment and non-discrimination in employment
Employee investment and support for personal and professional goals