RRT - Ventilator & Acute Care Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to support acute patient care. You will administer advanced respiratory treatments, monitor responses, and ensure accurate documentation.

Expect collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to promote safe, effective care in a fast-paced setting. Requirements include RRT certification and 1–3 years of acute care experience; ventilator management and ABG procedures are core duties.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist and applicable certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses.
• Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure.
• Performs and documents 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.
• Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, and leadership.
• Maintains respiratory therapy equipment and ensures proper functioning and safety.
• Implements physician orders accurately and documents treatments.
• Ensures proper PPE use and patient identification for safety and infection control.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Demonstrates problem-solving in emergency situations and collaborates with teams to stabilize patients.
• Tailors oxygen therapy to age-specific care across populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Ventilator management

EMR proficiency

Patient assessment

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Professional development

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist - RRT to support acute patient care. You will administer advanced respiratory treatments, monitor responses, and ensure accurate documentation.

Expect collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to promote safe, effective care in a fast-paced setting. Requirements include RRT certification and 1–3 years of acute care experience; ventilator management and ABG procedures are core duties.