Location: Athens, Georgia

Start Date: 09-08-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Rotating 12.5-hour shifts, days and specific times vary based on department needs

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat patients with respiratory conditions and disorders
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and mechanical ventilation as ordered
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and adjust therapy plans in collaboration with the care team
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment
• Respond quickly and effectively to respiratory emergencies and code situations
• Document all patient care accurately and completely in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Respiratory Therapist license
• CRT or RRT certification from the NBRC
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• New graduates welcome; acute care experience is a plus
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Airway management and mechanical ventilation support
• Oxygen therapy administration and monitoring
• Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management
• Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency
• Infection control best practices and patient safety standards

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life
• Opportunity to work across a variety of units and expand your clinical skills
• Supportive, collaborative care team that values your input
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends onto the team
• A respectful, patient-focused environment where you can make a real difference

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