Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Community Health Systems
US - Mississippi - Jackson
May 9, 2025

NEW INCREASED PAY RATES!

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Merit Health Central

Position Type: PRN

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory care procedures, following physician orders. The Respiratory Therapist performs patient assessments, monitors responses, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to deliver effective and efficient patient care. This role includes implementing respiratory care protocols, managing emergency situations, and supporting disease prevention and rehabilitation.

Essential Functions

Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician prescriptions and protocols.
Performs thorough patient assessments, observing signs, symptoms, and responses to treatments to recommend appropriate adjustments or interventions.
Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Communicates effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring timely information exchange and appropriate follow-up on patient care concerns.
Documents all assessments, treatments, and patient responses thoroughly, accurately, and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Demonstrates responsible decision-making, adapting care based on patient needs and clinical observations.
Ensures adherence to patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards in all procedures.
Administers medications as prescribed, utilizing patient safety techniques to maintain proper delivery and documentation.
Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of respiratory care procedures, medications, and equipment.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
Ability to make clinical decisions, adjust treatments based on patient needs, and handle emergency situations proficiently.
Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

Licenses and Certifications

CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist or RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 7 days of hire required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred

State Specific Requirements

Mississippi: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to /chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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