Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job DescriptionMedical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Albany, Georgia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: Ongoing36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: StaffREGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)Location: Albany, GAEmployment Type: Full-Time | Direct HirePOSITION OVERVIEWThe Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and critical care settings. Therapists manage a high-volume, fast-paced workload while delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory treatments and advanced airway management. This role supports both floor and ICU patient populations and requires strong clinical judgment and comfort working with ventilated patients.SHIFT DETAILS- Shift start times: 6:45 AM / 6:45 PM- Clock-in window: 6:38–6:46 (outside this window is considered late)- Team-based scheduling:- Monday–Thursday team or Friday–Sunday team- Assigned team and hours will be clearly noted in the job postingWeekend coverage required per team structureHolidays rotated with permanent staff (expect every other holiday)No call requiredWORKLOAD & UNIT DETAILSAverage workload: 550 minutes per shiftAverage of 13–15 patients per shiftTreatments average 15 minutes eachICU assignments may include up to 4 airways per therapistStaffing averages:- Days: ~11 therapists- Nights: ~10–11 therapists (based on unit needs)COMPENSATION & INCENTIVESCompetitive pay based on experienceFull benefits packageStable direct-hire role within a large acute-care hospitalStrong clinical support including 24/7 hospitalist/intensivist coverage and pharmacyKEY RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all respiratory therapy treatments including nebulizers, airway management, CPT, bedside PFTs, and ABG collectionManage and monitor ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and heated aerosol therapiesProvide respiratory support for ICU patients including ventilator management and blood gas interpretationParticipate in advanced ICU procedures including arterial line placement and intubation supportPerform bronchoscopy assistance and critical care respiratory interventionsInterpret ABGs, recognize critical values, and communicate findings promptlyCollaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teamsUtilize Meditech EMR for accurate clinical documentationSupport charge responsibilities when assigned as Charge RT or Clinical CoordinatorPATIENT POPULATIONS & DISEASE PROCESSES- Adult and pediatric patients (NICU therapists assigned separately under nursing leadership)- Common diagnoses include:- COPD- CHF- Pneumonia- Respiratory failure- ARDS- Oncology-related respiratory complicationsEQUIPMENT & RESOURCESVentilators: Servo U and Servo I models24/7 in-house hospitalist or intensivist coverage (MDs or NPs)24/7 on-site pharmacy supportNo floating requiredORIENTATION & TRAINING- Floor therapists:- Week 1: Hospital and EMR orientation- Gradual workload ramp-up (300 → 400 → 500 minutes)- ICU therapists:- Additional ICU-specific orientation week- Education provided for arterial line placement- Strong expectation of comfort with vent management and ABG interpretationREQUIREMENTSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum 1 year experience for floor respiratory therapyMinimum 2 years experience for critical care/ICU respiratory therapyMust be able to work adult ICU and ventilated patientsCERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURERegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Georgia Respiratory Care LicenseBLS (Required)ACLS & PALS (Required)NRP required if assigned to NICUDRESS CODE- Scrubs: Ceil blue only- Jackets: Ceil blue jackets onlyWHY THIS OPPORTUNITYHigh-acuity respiratory practice with strong physician collaborationClear expectations, structured orientation, and solid staffing ratiosNo call requirementAffordable cost of living in Albany, GALong-term stability with full benefits and growth opportunitiesJOB TYPE: Full-TimeWORK LOCATION: On-siteSelected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss experience, background, and next steps in the interview process. /n/nPlease contact Linda Georgiev, Recruiter, with any questions at .About Medical Solutions Direct HireAt Medical Solutions, we're people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there's a whole lot of care going on in our world and that's just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation's largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we're the very best at what we do. You'll love our culture that's filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we're sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you'll find a great place to work and a career home. We've received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we've made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you'll fit right in.