Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Temporary PRN (5p-5a)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 14-week temporary night shift assignment (5p-5a, 3-12 hr shifts per pay period).

The CRT performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders, conducts assessments, and documents care per clinical protocols. The role requires ventilator management, medication administration, infection control, and strong teamwork with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Proficient in administering respiratory procedures and therapies.
• Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
• Familiar with ventilator management and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Conducts patient assessments and monitors responses to therapy.
• Maintains accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance for comfort and safety.
• Ensures PPE usage and infection control compliance during procedures.
• Communicates with healthcare team and documents care plans clearly.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

EMR documentation

Infection control

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 14-week temporary night shift assignment (5p-5a, 3-12 hr shifts per pay period).

The CRT performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders, conducts assessments, and documents care per clinical protocols. The role requires ventilator management, medication administration, infection control, and strong teamwork with clinicians.