Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care Ventilator Specialist

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health Flowood in Flowood, MS is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to administer advanced respiratory treatments, assess patients, and implement plans under physician orders.

The role involves ventilator management, ABG procedures, documentation, and collaboration with care teams. RRT certification is required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE as applicable; 1–3 years of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of respiratory experience in acute care preferred.
• RRT certification required; ACLS, PALS, NRP/ STABLE as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Orients patients to treatment modality to facilitate cooperation.
• Performs ABG punctures accurately and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Performs pulmonary testing procedures as assigned.
• Follows respiratory protocols and safety/regulatory standards.

Skills

Respiratory procedures

Communication

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

EMR documentation

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Professional development

Job description

Merit Health Flowood in Flowood, MS is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to administer advanced respiratory treatments, assess patients, and implement plans under physician orders.

The role involves ventilator management, ABG procedures, documentation, and collaboration with care teams. RRT certification is required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE as applicable; 1–3 years of acute care experience preferred.