Respiratory Therapist: NICU & Women's Services

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory treatments and monitor patient responses under physician orders. You will perform ABG punctures, assist with bedside procedures, and manage ventilation and airway maintenance to ensure patient safety.

The role requires strong EMR documentation, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Prior acute care experience and multiple certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Maintains ventilation settings and airway management for safety.
• Documents treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Ensures PPE use and infection control compliance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Communication with healthcare teams

Emergency response

Pharmacological therapy administration

Team collaboration

Education

RRT certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

STABLE certification

Job description

Merit Health in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory treatments and monitor patient responses under physician orders. You will perform ABG punctures, assist with bedside procedures, and manage ventilation and airway maintenance to ensure patient safety.

The role requires strong EMR documentation, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Prior acute care experience and multiple certifications are preferred.