Resp Therapist RRT - PRN

Community Health Systems•Bullhead City, AZ

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies. The role includes assessing patients, monitoring responses, and implementing treatment plans to support respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The therapist works under the direction of the ordering physician or clinician and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide safe, high-quality care. The Respiratory Therapist documents treatments and assessments, maintains respiratory equipment, follows safety and infection-control requirements, and provides respiratory support across age groups. This PRN position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
In Georgia, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required.
Successful completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire is required.
If working in the NICU, Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and STABLE neonatal certification are required.
Proficiency in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
Strong communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Skills in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
Competence using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection-control measures.
Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of respiratory experience in an acute-care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer advanced respiratory treatments, perform patient assessments, and monitor responses to care.
Orient patients to treatment modalities before procedures to support cooperation and successful completion.
Perform and accurately document arterial blood gas (ABG) punctures, and promptly report results.
Assist physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
Perform pulmonary testing and other testing procedures as assigned.
Follow respiratory protocols and safety and regulatory standards during procedures.
Communicate with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, including timely follow-up on patient-care concerns.
Evaluate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, including its function, cleanliness, and safety.
Implement written and verbal physician orders in accordance with respiratory care procedures.
Document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses clearly and thoroughly in compliance with policies.
Use personal protective equipment and patient-identification techniques in accordance with safety and infection-control standards.
Manage ventilator settings and maintain airways to support patient comfort and safety.
Use judgment in emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
Apply age-specific considerations when providing oxygen therapy across patient populations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.