**Are you looking to pick up extra shifts as a Respiratory Therapist?** **As a Respiratory Therapist, at Merit Health Madison, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best-providing quality care to our patients!** **The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for:** + 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. + Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. + Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. + Performs a variety of tasks. + A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. + Typically reports to a manager. + Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. **Education/License/Certification:** + An Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is required. + A credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). + A current 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 must be obtained within 90 days of hire.) **Experience/Skills:** + Seasoned 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. + Must be confident working independently. + Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. **About the Job:** + We are seeking a seasoned therapist that has experience working alone at times or is confident enough to do so when asked to. We have a 67 bed facility including : ICU, ER, Med Surg. (No L&D services) + Shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. + PRN (as needed) + Merit Health Madison is focused on recruiting and retaining skilled and qualified professionals in order to provide quality care and the best possible patient experience. **About Merit Health Madison:** **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 Madison** is a full-service facility designed to meet the healthcare needs of families in Madison County and beyond. Conveniently located off I-55, just minutes from where Madison County families live and work, Merit Health Madison is home to quality care, advanced medical technology and skilled professionals - all ready to serve your healthcare needs. Our 113,000 square-foot hospital began serving the Madison County area in 2011 and is currently the county’s only medical center. + Madison has a small town flavor nestled close to the amenities of a large metro area. Madison also offers an international doorway to business, recreational activities and boasts one of the fastest growing and top rated educational systems in the state of Mississippi. Family Circle Magazine recently named Madison among the top ten towns for raising a family. Madison is also a certified retirement community. + Merit Health Madison is part of the Merit Health network joined by six sister hospitals in the Jackson-Vicksburg area. Working together, we are able to offer a wide variety of medical services. + Mission: The mission of Merit Health Madison is to provide quality, patient-focused and cost-effective care to the communities we serve. **Merit Health Madison is an employer that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we invite you to learn more and apply today!** Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.