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Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Full-time nights, 7 on/7 off. Respiratory therapist at Merit Health River Oaks. Loan repayment up to $10,000.

Join Community Health Systems Professional Services as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, 7 on/7 off in Mississippi. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. * Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Systems Professional Services in Mississippi.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with required certifications in BCLS, ACLS, and PALS. Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Pharmacological AdministrationDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic AgentsPatient AssessmentArterial Blood Gas PuncturesPulmonary TestingVentilator ManagementAirway MaintenanceElectronic Medical RecordsInfection ControlEmergency InterventionOxygen Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

In Mississippi, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 36 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100) — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Student loan repayment up to $10,000