Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN
Community Health Systems • Birmingham, AL • Posted June 02, 2026
About the Role
**Job Summary**
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 comp...
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 comp...