Seasonal Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Acute Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist - RRT for a seasonal assignment in Tucson, AZ. The role administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory care per physician orders and documents diligently to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG punctures, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Requires RRT certification with ACLS/PALS and NICU credentials as applicable; strong infection control and EMR

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 to ensure cooperation.
• Performs and documents ABG punctures accurately and reports results.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Performs pulmonary testing procedures as assigned.
• Follows respiratory protocols and safety guidelines.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Communication

Infection control

Education

RRT

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist - RRT for a seasonal assignment in Tucson, AZ. The role administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory care per physician orders and documents diligently to support high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG punctures, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Requires RRT certification with ACLS/PALS and NICU credentials as applicable; strong infection control and EMR