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Weekend Respiratory Therapy Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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How much do weekend respiratory therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend respiratory therapy in Decatur, GA is $28.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $38.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Respiratory Therapy vs Weekend Respiratory Therapy Assistant?

AspectWeekend Respiratory TherapyWeekend Respiratory Therapy Assistant
CredentialsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Certified Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) or similar certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities providing respiratory careSupport roles in similar settings, assisting therapists
Job ResponsibilitiesAdministering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, patient assessmentsAssisting with equipment setup, patient positioning, basic care tasks

Weekend Respiratory Therapists perform advanced respiratory care, while Weekend Respiratory Therapy Assistants support therapists with basic tasks. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings but differ in credentials and responsibilities.

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Cities near Decatur, GA with the most Weekend Respiratory Therapy job openings:

Respiratory Therapy - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Marietta, GA • On-site

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Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Respiratory Therapy - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Join a Respiratory Therapy team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment working 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with 36 guaranteed hours per week. The RRT will provide respiratory care services across a variety of patient populations, including critical care, pediatric, neonatal, and adult patients. This role requires strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and experience in acute and critical care respiratory therapy environments.

Requirements:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
  • BLS Certification required
  • ACLS Certification required
  • PALS Certification required
  • NRP Certification required
  • Epic documentation experience required
  • Minimum 6 months of critical care respiratory therapy experience required
  • Adult critical care experience required
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills required
  • Must be willing to work every other weekend and scheduled holidays
  • No call requirements
  • RTO limited to 3 days
  • No block scheduling permitted

Client Details:

  • Setting: Hospital
  • City: Marietta
  • State: GA
  • Trauma Level: Level 2
  • Teaching Hospital: Yes

Unit Details:

  • Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, administering oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications, managing mechanical ventilation, monitoring and troubleshooting ventilators, providing airway management and emergency respiratory interventions, assisting with intubations and code responses, performing arterial blood gas collection and analysis, delivering neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care, monitoring patient response to treatments, documenting care accurately in Epic, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, maintaining respiratory equipment, and providing safe, evidence-based respiratory care across critical care, acute care, and specialty patient populations.

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