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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Respiratory Therapist CRT Nights

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeKirksville, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.
  • A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required if working in the NICU.
  • STABLE neonatal certification is required if working in the NICU.
  • Proficiency in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures is required.
  • Competence in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance is required.
  • Competence in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting is required.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures is required.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
  • Orient patients to treatment modalities before procedures to facilitate cooperation and successful completion of treatment.
  • Conduct patient assessments, correlate care with patient needs, and monitor responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
  • Implement written or verbal physician orders accurately and comply 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, and provide timely information and follow-up on patient-care concerns.
  • Document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses clearly 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 document their delivery appropriately.
  • Use skill and judgment in emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
  • Apply age-specific care considerations when providing oxygen therapy across patient populations.
  • Use personal protective equipment and patient-identification techniques to maintain safety and infection-control compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

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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