Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & ABG Expert

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Wells, MS is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures under physician orders.

You will assess patients, monitor responses, and implement treatment plans to promote optimal respiratory care. This role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Strong documentation and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Orients patients to treatment modality to ensure cooperation.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Performs pulmonary testing procedures as assigned.
• Maintains safe operation of respiratory equipment and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

ABG punctures

Ventilator management

PPE & infection control

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Wells, MS is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures under physician orders.

You will assess patients, monitor responses, and implement treatment plans to promote optimal respiratory care. This role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient safety, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare teams.