Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Patient Assessment

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders.

You will assess patients, monitor therapy responses, and implement individualized treatment plans while ensuring patient safety and documentation in a high-quality clinical environment. The role emphasizes ventilator management, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care in compliance with

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare or clinical setting preferred.
• Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols and infection control measures.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments (oxygen, aerosol, chest physiotherapy) per orders.
• Conducts patient assessments and monitors responses to therapy.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Documents treatments and patient responses clearly and thoroughly.
• Ensures PPE use and infection control in all procedures.

Skills

Ventilator management

EMR documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Pharmacologic respiratory care

Education

CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation

STABLE - Neonatal Certification

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders.

You will assess patients, monitor therapy responses, and implement individualized treatment plans while ensuring patient safety and documentation in a high-quality clinical environment. The role emphasizes ventilator management, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care in compliance with