Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCorsicana, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

One to two years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting 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 (CRT) certification 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 (NRP) certification is required when working in the NICU.
STABLE neonatal certification is required when working in the NICU.
State-specific certification requirements apply: Alabama requires ACLS, NRP, and PALS; Florida requires ACLS and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, NRP, and PALS within 90 days of employment and completion of the assigned SAMA course within 30 days; Indiana requires ACLS and NRP within 90 days, PALS within 12 months, the assigned SAMA course within 30 days, and STABLE within six months; Mississippi and New Mexico require ACLS, NRP, and PALS; North Carolina and Pennsylvania require ACLS and PALS; Texas requires ACLS, NRP, and PALS, the assigned SAMA course within 30 days, and STABLE for NICU therapists within six months.

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, correlate care with their 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 airway maintenance to support patient comfort and safety.
Communicate with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, providing timely information 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.
Administer prescribed medications using patient-safety techniques and document their delivery.
Use sound 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.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Strong communication skills for interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist – CRT delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, this role conducts patient assessments, monitors responses to therapy, and implements individualized treatment plans to support respiratory function and patient recovery. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
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.
Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
Competent in 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.

Licenses and Certifications

CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU required
STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU required

State Specific Requirements

Alabama: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
Florida: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required.
Georgia: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment.
Indiana: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required with 12 months of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
Mississippi: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
North Carolina: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
New Mexico: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
Texas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required for NICU therapists within 6 months of employment.

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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