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Trinity Health
Athens, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

Description

Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Nightshift 7p to 7a *$15k Sign on Bonus

What You Will Do

provide respiratory patient care services and/or support activities appropriate to ages served.

Participate in the delivery and act as a resource person for the technical aspects of respiratory care to ensure safe, competent, effective, and compassionate administration of prescribed care in keeping with the values and missions of St. Mary’s.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must maintain a Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the State of Georgia. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Membership in a professional organization preferred

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must maintain current BLS and ACLS. NRP is required if working in NICU.

Experience: One year of clinical respiratory therapy experience is preferred.

Highlights

  • 15K Sign on bonus, must have at least 1yr experience as RRT to be eligible for the sign on bonus.

Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B.

Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide respiratory patient care services and support activities appropriate to the ages served. Act as a resource person for technical aspects of respiratory care to ensure safe, competent, and effective administration of prescribed care.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the State of Georgia. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical respiratory careTechnical respiratory support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$95k
9
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
20% this job
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k
Typical market rent
$1,607/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus (1+ year experience required)
Day 1 Benefits (no waiting period)
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
403B Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Colleague Referral Program