Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Georgia
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Georgia are active and growing, with strong demand concentrated in hospital systems, critical care units, sleep medicine centers, and neonatal and pediatric care programs at every level from new graduate to senior or lead therapist. Most hiring is in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where large employers such as Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health maintain significant respiratory therapy departments. The most consistent openings are in adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an outpatient float position requiring pediatric pulmonary function testing experience and RRT certification.
Details
- Outpatient float position within Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics services
- Requires floating to all outpatient facilities
- Cares for patients from newborn to 21 years of age
- Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, plethysmography, DLCO, 6-minute walk stress testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, metabolic testing, impulse oscillometry, methacholine challenge, and nitrogen washout
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- RRT certification required; CRT candidates will not be accepted
- BLS and RPFT certifications required
- PALS (American Heart Association only) required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Pediatric experience required; NICU experience not required
- Prior travel experience required
- License required if applicable
- Active state license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Must pass Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher
- Two professional references from a supervisor level or higher completed within the last 12 months required for consideration
- Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration
Additional Information
- Independently performs pulmonary function and diagnostic testing per national and departmental standards
- Provides non-critical respiratory care including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, equipment management, and airway assessment
- Addresses patient and family learning needs and treatment compliance across a wide pediatric age range
- May serve as a team leader overseeing daily operations, equipment implementation, and supply management under supervisor guidance
- Participates in care planning and suggests clinical alternatives to support desired outcomes
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team
- First-time travelers are accepted if resume demonstrates required skills
- Nicotine testing is required; facility is a nicotine-free campus
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an outpatient float position requiring pediatric pulmonary function testing experience and RRT certification.
Details
- Outpatient float position within Pediatric Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics services
- Requires floating to all outpatient facilities
- Cares for patients from newborn to 21 years of age
- Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, plethysmography, DLCO, 6-minute walk stress testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, metabolic testing, impulse oscillometry, methacholine challenge, and nitrogen washout
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- RRT certification required; CRT candidates will not be accepted
- BLS and RPFT certifications required
- PALS (American Heart Association only) required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Pediatric experience required; NICU experience not required
- Prior travel experience required
- License required if applicable
- Active state license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
- Must pass Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher
- Two professional references from a supervisor level or higher completed within the last 12 months required for consideration
- Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration
Additional Information
- Independently performs pulmonary function and diagnostic testing per national and departmental standards
- Provides non-critical respiratory care including patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, equipment management, and airway assessment
- Addresses patient and family learning needs and treatment compliance across a wide pediatric age range
- May serve as a team leader overseeing daily operations, equipment implementation, and supply management under supervisor guidance
- Participates in care planning and suggests clinical alternatives to support desired outcomes
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team
- First-time travelers are accepted if resume demonstrates required skills
- Nicotine testing is required; facility is a nicotine-free campus
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Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health12V
- Piedmont Healthcare11
- Atrium Health7
- Tanner Health6
- American Traveler6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia respiratory care license issued by the Georgia Board of Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory care from a COARC-accredited program
- Current BLS certification required at hire with ACLS preferred for critical care roles
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in an acute care or critical care setting
- Demonstrated competency with mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and airway management
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Georgia?
You must hold an active license from the Georgia Board of Respiratory Care, which requires graduating from a COARC-accredited respiratory care program and passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examinations to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. Most accredited programs in Georgia are at the associate degree level, though bachelor's completion programs are available at institutions such as Georgia State University and Kennesaw State University. Once credentialed, you apply directly to the Georgia Board for your state license before practicing.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Georgia?
Registered respiratory therapists in Georgia earn a median of about $83,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,050 for the lowest 10% to over $112,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Georgia?
Employers hiring registered respiratory therapists in Georgia right now include Voyage Health, Piedmont Healthcare, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive the majority of postings, particularly for critical care and neonatal specialties.
Which Georgia cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
Atlanta, Rome, and Marietta have the most registered respiratory therapist openings in Georgia. Atlanta accounts for the largest share due to the density of major health systems and academic medical centers in the metro, while Augusta's concentration of university and VA hospital activity and Savannah's expanding hospital infrastructure explain the volume in those markets.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient contact, which makes remote work the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost always in telehealth triage, sleep study interpretation, or clinical education and training roles rather than bedside care.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or graduate therapist positions at large Georgia health systems, which often include structured clinical orientation programs. Emory Healthcare and WellStar Health System regularly bring on new graduates through onboarding programs designed for candidates without independent experience. Holding the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and a current Georgia license before applying signals readiness, and candidates with clinical hours in a Georgia-based COARC-accredited program often have an advantage through facility familiarity and established preceptor relationships.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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