Respiratory Therapist RRT
Listed compensation
$35-$41.6/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Emory Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist RRT – New Grads Welcome in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Where you matter as much as the work you do JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $35 - $41.60/hour.
- 10 CEUs required annually
- Encouraged to attend one professional conference every two years
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing evidence-based practices and managing mechanical ventilation. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality and safety goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and possess an active Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Additionally, the role requires RRT certification, along with BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% 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)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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