Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Vicksburg, Mississippi
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory treatments following physician orders. They monitor patient responses, manage ventilator settings, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality respiratory care.
The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
Performs testing procedures, such as pulmonary testing procedures, as assigned.
Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
Market context
In Mississippi, allied health employers commonly look for radiologic technologists with the required education, ARRT certification, and state registration, so credentialed candidates are often the most competitive. These roles can be selective because compliance, patient safety, and imaging proficiency all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Mississippi registration and ARRT status before applying.