Provide specialized respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic conditions during overnight shifts. Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing mechanical ventilation, and responding to respiratory emergencies.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential, state licensure, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Candidates must have completed an accredited respiratory therapy program and have clinical experience in acute care settings.
high schoolprofessional certificatePatient EducationEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationEMR ProficiencyAirway ManagementMechanical VentilationPulmonary Function TestingRespiratory AssessmentOxygen Delivery
Job description
Description Cardiopulmonary FT Nights $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist RRT working full-time night shifts, you will play a critical role in providing specialized respiratory care to patients across various healthcare settings during overnight hours. Your primary objective will be to assess, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal lung function and oxygenation. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans. This role demands vigilance and quick decision-making to respond effectively to emergencies and changes in patient status during the night. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes and supporting the overall healthcare team during critical overnight periods.
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to patient needs during night shifts.
Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilation, and airway management.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary, documenting all care provided accurately and timely.
Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies, providing life-saving interventions and collaborating with the medical team.
Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment to ensure safety and functionality throughout the shift.
Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and disease management as appropriate.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Skills
The required skills enable you to perform detailed respiratory assessments and deliver precise therapeutic interventions that improve patient breathing and oxygenation. Your ability to operate and troubleshoot complex respiratory equipment ensures continuous and safe patient care throughout the night. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients and families about respiratory health. Preferred skills such as proficiency with EMR systems streamline documentation and enhance care coordination. Additionally, advanced certifications and experience with specialized patient populations allow you to provide comprehensive care tailored to diverse clinical scenarios.
Summary of
FT benefits available:
Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from, including a Health Savings Account option
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Short-Term Disability Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Program
Group Accident Insurance
Extended Illness Bank
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Health Fairs
Fitness Center Discounts
Wellness Premium Discount
Credit Union Enrollment Option
Health and Welfare Employee Advocacy Center
Your Best Health Program
Wellness based premium discount through our Premium Credit Plan
Comprehensive Dental Insurance
Your Best Health Program
$50,000 of Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by MMC
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
Group Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health and Welfare Employee Advocacy Center (Client Advocate Center)
Retirement program
Health fairs
Paid Time Off program
Extended Illness Bank
Tuition reimbursement
Credit Union Enrollment Option
Fitness Center Discounts Your Calling. Our Community. Where You Belong. In Morgan County, neighbors become friends and friends become family. When you join Morgan Medical Center, you become part of a team that cares deeply for its community and for one another. If healthcare is your calling, you deserve a place where your expertise is valued, your voice is respected, and your work makes a visible difference. Here, relationships drive care. Patients are not numbers - they’re people we know. And colleagues are not coworkers – they’re teammates committed to shared excellence. Since opening our new hospital in 2018, Morgan Medical Center has evolved into a trusted regional healthcare destination delivering advanced clinical services while preserving the personal touch that defines rural medicine at its best. Our growth means expanded specialties, advanced technology, and meaningful professional opportunity for clinicians and leaders who want to practice with purpose.
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Center: You will be known. You will be valued. You will belong. You will Practice at a Higher Level Level IV Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency medicine–trained, board-certified physicians Georgia DPH Designated Remote Stroke Treatment Center Expanded surgical services in Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Breast Cancer Care Advanced imaging including SPECT/CT, 3D mammography and wide-bore MRI Inpatient rehabilitation/swing bed program supporting recovery across the post-acute care continuum You will Join a Culture of Quality DNV-accredited Critical Access Hospital aligned with ISO 9001 quality principles Strong focus on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement Interdisciplinary collaboration with accessible leadership National recognition from American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, Becker’s Top 100 and Women’s Choice Award®, and Healthgrades You will Grow With Purpose Opportunities for specialty certification and professional development Broad scope of practice with meaningful clinical impact A workplace where your experience strengthens the entire organization At Morgan Medical Center, you’re not just filling a position - you’re answering a calling. And here, you belong.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Current and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. State licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the United States. High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications PALS. Demonstrated experience working in a clinical respiratory therapy role, preferably in acute care settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working night shifts or in a 24-hour hospital environment. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and respiratory care documentation software. Strong background in mechanical ventilation management and pulmonary function testing. Previous involvement in respiratory therapy quality improvement or patient education programs.
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