Certified Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Patient Care + Benefits

CHS Career Site; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Respiratory Therapist – CRT at Merit HealthCentral. This full-time, days position involves delivering respiratory care per physician orders and protocols, with focus on patient safety and documentation.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of healthcare experience and possess CRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and related certifications. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and other certifications as per role.
• 1–2 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts therapy as directed.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Documents treatments and patient responses clearly in EMR.
• Ensures infection control and PPE compliance.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for coordinated care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Airway maintenance

EMR documentation

Infection control

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Respiratory Therapist – CRT at Merit HealthCentral. This full-time, days position involves delivering respiratory care per physician orders and protocols, with focus on patient safety and documentation.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of healthcare experience and possess CRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and related certifications. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential to maintain high-quality patient care.