Respiratory Therapist, RRT
Compensation
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift
Description
Position Summary
Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Nightshift, 7p to 7a at St Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA
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 and/or Registry Eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 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. Will accept new registry eligible graduate.
Highlights
- 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
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 technical resource person to ensure safe, competent, and effective administration of prescribed respiratory care.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner License in Georgia. Requires current BLS and ACLS certifications, with NRP required for NICU work.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
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).
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