Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Community Health Systems, Inc. in Powell, TN provides expert respiratory care under physician orders, administering medications and therapies, assessing patients, and documenting results to support safety and outcomes.

You will operate ventilators, perform ABG punctures, and collaborate with the care team to implement treatment plans, while following infection control standards and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• RRT certification required; ACLS and PALS typically required.
• Ability to follow physician orders and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Operates ventilators and maintains airway management.
• Documents all treatments and assessments in the EMR.
• Collaborates with care teams to implement treatment plans.
• Follows safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

ABG puncture

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Community Health Systems, Inc. in Powell, TN provides expert respiratory care under physician orders, administering medications and therapies, assessing patients, and documenting results to support safety and outcomes.

You will operate ventilators, perform ABG punctures, and collaborate with the care team to implement treatment plans, while following infection control standards and regulatory guidelines.