Respiratory Therapist

Company : CHSPSC, LLC.

Location : Jackson, MS, 39202

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Respiratory Therapist

Job Details

Job Description
NEW INCREASED PAY RATES!
Respiratory Therapist
Location: Merit Health Central
Position Type: Full-Time Nights
Benefits:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

As a Respiratory Therapist, at Merit Health Central, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best-providing quality care to our patients!
About the Job:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimes prescribed by physicians.
Full Time position (12 hr. shifts)

Requirements:

An Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is required. One year of acute Respiratory Therapy Services is preferred.
A credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
A Respiratory Therapist License issued by the state of Mississippi.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are a requirement. (NRP and PALS within 90 days of hire.)
Experience in Ventilators, High Flow O2 and BiPAP is a must.
Cerner charting experience is a plus.

Must possess a positive attitude and good time management skills.Duties Include:

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to Respiratory Care treatments and diagnostic testing.
The Respiratory Therapist will recommend and initiate appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities, implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.
Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care deliver to achieve desired outcomes.
The Respiratory Therapist must have the ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.

About Merit Health Central:
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Merit Health Central is a 319-bed health care facility offering a wide range of services provided in a safe, caring, environment.
Our Mission-The mission of Merit Health Central is to provide quality, cost effective health care services in a caring and safe environment to the communities we serve. We will dedicate the resources necessary to achieve this mission, responding to the needs of our patients, medical staff, associates, volunteers and our service area.
Our Vision-We envision Merit Health Central as a health care delivery system driven by patient needs and a desire to meet or exceed the expectations of our patients, associates, physicians and the community at large.

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