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Blue Ridge, Georgia

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) – Full-Time | Days

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a premier healthcare organization in Blue Ridge, GA to hire a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, for their Respiratory Department.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory care to patients across a variety of settings. You’ll work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver excellent respiratory care and support positive patient outcomes.

Schedule: Full-Time | Days

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities Include

  • Performing respiratory assessments, treatments, diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic procedures
  • Monitoring and managing patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
  • Collaborating with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
  • Providing clinical guidance, education, and technical support to healthcare staff
  • Operating and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment
  • Responding effectively in high-pressure, emergency and critical care situations
  • Supporting additional departmental and patient care duties as needed
  • What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision & remain calm under pressure
  • Strong critical thinking communication and interpersonal skills

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Georgia Respiratory Care Professional License required
  • NBRC Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and NRP certifications preferred
  • All certifications must remain active throughout employment

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • PTO, Leave of Absence
  • Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

If you're committed to delivering outstanding patient care and looking to join a dedicated healthcare team in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, where your expertise and compassion will make a meaningful impact on patients' lives., we encourage you to apply today.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will perform diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic procedures, and respiratory assessments for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans and maintain essential respiratory therapy equipment.

Certifications

PALS (preferred)NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary managementPatient care planningEquipment maintenanceEmergency response

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 50% 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 23 employers

8
<$85k
5
$85k-95k
3
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,845 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Blue Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO, Leave of Absence
Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account