RRT Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Acute Care Expert

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

Job summary

Community Health Systems in New Mexico seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory treatments, monitor patient responses, and document care according to physician orders. You will support ventilator management, ABG procedures, and bedside teamwork to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in acute care, current RRT, ACLS, PALS; NICU certifications if applicable.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required or in good standing.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications preferred depending on NICU work.
• 1-3 years of acute care respiratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
• Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure to facilitate cooperation and successful completion.
• Performs and documents ABG punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Performs testing procedures, such as pulmonary testing procedures, as assigned.
• Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
• Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
• Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
• Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
• Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
• Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
• Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Acute care experience

RRT certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

Community Health Systems in New Mexico seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory treatments, monitor patient responses, and document care according to physician orders. You will support ventilator management, ABG procedures, and bedside teamwork to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in acute care, current RRT, ACLS, PALS; NICU certifications if applicable.