Respiratory Therapist, PRN SEASONAL

Community Health Systems • Hattiesburg, MS

3d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures under physician orders and established organizational policies and procedures. The role includes assessing patients, monitoring responses, and implementing treatment plans that promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The therapist maintains patient safety, accurately documents care, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

The position performs advanced respiratory treatments and assessments, arterial blood gas punctures, assigned pulmonary testing procedures, and assistance with bedside procedures. It includes managing ventilator settings and airways, maintaining respiratory equipment, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The therapist also follows safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements and adapts oxygen therapy to age-specific patient needs.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is required.
• 1–3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Skill 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 ongoing professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.
• NRP certification is required when working in the NICU.
• STABLE neonatal certification is required when working in the NICU.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced respiratory treatments, perform assessments, and monitor patient responses.
• Orient patients to treatment modalities before procedures to support cooperation and successful completion.
• Perform and document arterial blood gas punctures accurately and report results promptly.
• 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 for proper functioning, 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.
• Use personal protective equipment and patient identification techniques in accordance with 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.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed