Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
Atlanta, GA | Pediatric Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights (3x12 Hours, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend | Holidays Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services in a busy pediatric hospital setting, including ED and ICU environments
- Float to sister facilities as required; willingness to float is mandatory
- Operate and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment including V-60, Servo-i, Drager, Hamilton T-1, Vapotherm, and Optiflow
- Perform triage and support Level I Trauma cases
- Document clinical care using EPIC EMR (required)
- Adhere to all compliance timelines, including signing offer documentation, completing labs, and submitting license verification within required timeframes
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CRT not accepted — proof of certification required
- Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license in hand at time of submittal — candidates without license in hand will not be accepted
- Copy of diploma or associate degree program documentation with RRT credentials required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS (AHA only)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RRT experience required
- Pediatric experience required
- Proficiency in FM-Intermediate/Advanced, ventilator management, triage, and Level I Trauma required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Knowledge of V-60, Servo-i, Drager, Hamilton T-1, Vapotherm, and Optiflow required
- Minimal to no requested time off (RTO); RTO dates must be submitted at time of submission
- This is a nicotine-free facility; candidates will be tested for cotinine/nicotine
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Recent travel assignment experience preferred
- First-time travelers may be considered if resume demonstrates the required skills and experience
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric environment with potential for assignment extension
- Gain experience across multiple care settings including ED, ICU, and affiliated pediatric facilities