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Trinity Health
Athens, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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

Clinical respiratory careTechnical respiratory support

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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

6
<$85k
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$85k-95k
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$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Day 1 benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Paid time off
403B
Colleague Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement