Respiratory Therapist
Advatix, Inc.·Atlanta, Georgia
Advatix, Inc.·Atlanta, Georgia
Provide comprehensive respiratory care across all patient populations, including neonatal to geriatric. Responsibilities include managing mechanical ventilators, performing diagnostic testing, and responding to respiratory emergencies.
Our client is looking for a Customer Service Sales Support Representative. Please read below for additional information. Respiratory Therapist (Travel Contract) Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Work Week: Sunday – Saturday Shift: 12-Hour Days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) Schedule: Friday / Saturday / Sunday Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week Floating: Optional On-Call: None Prior Travel Experience: Required Position Overview 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 Patient Assessment & Clinical Care
Assess patients' respiratory status using: o Physical assessment o Vital signs o Chest X-rays o Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) values o Clinical history
Develop appropriate respiratory treatment plans.
Monitor patient response to therapy.
Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Critical Care & Ventilator Management
Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators.
Perform ventilator adjustments based on physician orders and patient condition.
Perform airway management.
Perform tracheal suctioning.
Administer oxygen therapy.
Provide aerosol medication treatments.
Monitor oxygenation and ventilation using non-invasive monitoring equipment.
Perform carbon dioxide monitoring.
Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced respiratory support. ________________________________________ Blood Gas & Diagnostic Procedures
Perform arterial punctures.
Obtain arterial blood samples from arterial lines.
Analyze arterial blood gas (ABG) samples.
Interpret blood gas results.
Assist physicians in respiratory diagnostics.
Perform pulmonary function testing after competency completion.
Perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing after required training.
Perform diagnostic cardiac testing including: o Electrocardiograms (EKGs) o Rhythm strips o 24-hour Holter monitoring
Perform EEG testing after competency validation. ________________________________________ Emergency & Critical Response
Respond to respiratory emergencies.
Participate in Code Blue events.
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Perform endotracheal intubation when required.
Participate as a member of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team during high-risk deliveries.
Assess respiratory status of newborn infants after delivery.
Perform surfactant replacement therapy (NICU) when applicable. ________________________________________ Procedural Support
Assist physicians with: o Bronchoscopy o Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) o Navigation Bronchoscopy o Cryotherapy Procedures
Perform these procedures only after competency validation. ________________________________________ CPAP Department Responsibilities (When Assigned)
Educate patients on CPAP therapy.
Demonstrate proper CPAP equipment usage.
Monitor first-month patient compliance.
Review compliance reports.
Assist patients with CPAP supply resupply.
Troubleshoot CPAP equipment issues. ________________________________________ Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Document respiratory treatments and patient responses.
Follow hospital respiratory care protocols.
Maintain infection prevention standards.
Follow OSHA and Joint Commission safety guidelines.
Report equipment malfunctions and safety hazards immediately.
Ensure compliance with hospital corporate policies and healthcare regulations. ________________________________________ Leadership
Serve as Charge Respiratory Therapist when assigned.
Precept and mentor new staff.
Participate in department education and professional development.
Perform additional duties assigned by leadership. ________________________________________
Requires an active RRT credential, Georgia Respiratory Care License, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Candidates must have previous travel experience and an associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Market context
In Georgia, respiratory therapist openings are typically driven by hospital and acute-care staffing needs, especially for candidates with current state licensure and CPR certification. These roles can be competitive when employers prefer ACLS and prior hospital experience, so matching your clinical background to the unit setting matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any ICU, ER, or inpatient experience in your application.
