Certified Respiratory Therapist

Starr Regional Medical Center

Athens, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Advanced Life Support (ALS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), Code Blue, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Response, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Pulmonary Disease, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Regulations, Respiratory Therapy, Safety Standards, Team Player, Ventilator

LOCATION

Athens, GA

POSTED

1 day ago

Starr Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in Athens, TN. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care to a diverse population in an acute care hospital environment, supporting our mission to serve the health needs of Athens and surrounding communities. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team, you will assess, plan, and deliver respiratory therapies that align with evidence-based practice and hospital protocols.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist will perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, administer prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchodilator and aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, and incentive spirometry, and carefully monitor patient responses. You will be responsible for ventilator setup, management, and weaning under established guidelines, as well as airway management procedures including suctioning, artificial airway care, and assisting with emergency airway interventions. The role includes obtaining and analyzing arterial blood gases, interpreting results, and communicating critical findings promptly to the care team.

You will conduct and support diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing when needed, accurately document all care in the electronic medical record, and maintain clear, professional communication with patients, families, and colleagues. Patient and family education is an essential part of this position, as you help individuals understand their respiratory conditions, therapies, and equipment use to promote optimal outcomes and safe transitions of care.

As part of a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation, you will adhere to all infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards while helping to maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and in proper working order. You will participate in emergency response situations such as rapid responses and code blues, applying your skills in basic life support and advanced life support as required by hospital policy.

Starr Regional Medical Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where Certified Respiratory Therapists are encouraged to grow professionally through ongoing education, skills development, and engagement in quality improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes every day, working within a team that is firmly committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and to supporting one another in delivering top-notch healthcare services. A competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits is provided, reflecting the essential role you play in our organization and our community.

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