Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Albany, GA

Key Responsibilities Perform all respiratory therapy duties including nebulizer treatments, airway management, Vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation (Servo U and I models). Manage an expected workload of approximately 550 minutes of treatments per shift, averaging 13–15 patients per shift at approximately 15 minutes per treatment.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Albany, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Shifts begin at 6:45 PM (clock-in window: 6:38 PM–6:46 PM) | Weekend team (Friday–Sunday) or weekday team (Monday–Thursday) — shift team will be specified at time of posting | Holidays rotated with permanent staff; every other holiday may be expected | No on-call requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory therapy duties including nebulizer treatments, airway management, Vapotherm, BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation (Servo U and I models)
• Manage ABG collection, interpretation, and critical value reporting; perform bedside PFTs and CPT
• Serve as first-line responder for patient intubation; must be experienced and confident with intubation procedures
• In the ICU, place and manage arterial lines, perform bronchoscopies, and manage complex vent patients with up to 4 airways per therapist
• Manage an expected workload of approximately 550 minutes of treatments per shift, averaging 13–15 patients per shift at approximately 15 minutes per treatment
• Document and chart using Meditech EMR; may serve in a Charge RT or Clinical Coordinator role

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active Georgia state Respiratory Therapy license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NRP required if assigned to NICU
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, with critical care experience required
• Experience in a facility with 300+ beds required
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required
• Must be comfortable with intubation, vent management, ABG interpretation, and high-volume, high-acuity workloads
• Must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Servo ventilators (U and I models)
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Experience managing common disease processes including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ARDS, and oncology patients
• Comfort with arterial line placement and bronchoscopy procedures

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity environment supported by in-house hospitalists or intensivists (MDs or NPs) available 24/7, along with 24/7 pharmacy support
• Structured orientation program provided, including additional ICU-specific orientation week to set travelers up for success