PRN Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Community Health Systems; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory care, monitor patient responses, and implement treatment plans across acute care settings. The role requires collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure safety, accuracy of documentation, and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG procedures, patient education, and maintaining equipment while complying with infection control standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Orients patients to treatment modalities to ensure cooperation.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Performs pulmonary testing procedures as assigned.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance during procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and ensures proper function and cleanliness.
• Documents treatments and patient responses accurately and legibly.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Communication skills

Ventilator management

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory care, monitor patient responses, and implement treatment plans across acute care settings. The role requires collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure safety, accuracy of documentation, and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG procedures, patient education, and maintaining equipment while complying with infection control standards.