Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Night Shift | Lithonia, GA | 13-Week Contract

This contract position supports adult respiratory care across general floors, the emergency department, and a medical ICU. No pediatric patients are involved.

Shift Details

• 3 × 12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• 36 hours per week | 13-week contract
• Start date: ASAP

Clinical Scope

The respiratory team manages a patient population with high volumes of COPD, asthma, and COVID-19 cases. Therapists will work across multiple care settings and must be comfortable with invasive and non-invasive ventilation management in both ICU and floor environments.

Required Credentials & Experience

• Active Georgia Respiratory Therapy license (required)
• RRT credential (required)
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in adult floors, ED, and ICU settings

Ventilator & Equipment Proficiency

Candidates should have hands-on experience with mechanical ventilation and high-flow/non-invasive respiratory support modalities. Experience with servo-style ventilators and BiPAP devices is expected.

Additional Details

• Dress code: Hunter Green scrubs
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hrs/week