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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeValparaiso, IN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of healthcare or clinical setting experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
  • Skill in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
  • Competence using electronic medical record systems for documentation and reporting.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist certification is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation certification is required when working in the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • STABLE neonatal certification is required when working in the neonatal intensive care unit.
  • Indiana-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications are required within 90 days of employment; Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within 12 months of employment; the assigned SAMA course must be completed within 30 days of employment; and STABLE certification is required within six months of employment.
  • Alabama-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • Florida-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications are required.
  • Georgia-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications are required within 90 days of employment; Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required; and the assigned SAMA course must be completed within 30 days of employment.
  • Mississippi-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • North Carolina-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • New Mexico-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • Pennsylvania-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • Texas-specific requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required; the assigned SAMA course must be completed within 30 days of employment; and STABLE certification is required for neonatal intensive care unit therapists within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, according to physician orders and protocols.
  • Orient patients to treatment modalities before procedures to facilitate cooperation and successful completion.
  • Assess patients, coordinate care with patient needs, and monitor responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
  • Implement written or verbal physician orders in compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
  • Manage ventilator settings and maintain airways to support patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
  • Communicate with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
  • Document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly in compliance with policies.
  • Follow patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards during procedures.
  • Administer prescribed medications using patient-safety techniques and ensure proper delivery and documentation.
  • Use appropriate judgment in emergencies, initiate interventions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
  • Apply age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy across patient populations.
  • Use personal protective equipment and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and infection control compliance.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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