Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Location: Simpson General Hospital | Mendenhall, MS

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shifts | Includes Rotating Weekends | 8 Hours Shifts

Make Every Breath Count-Join a Team Where Your Skills Truly Matter

Are you a Respiratory Therapist who thrives in fastpaced clinical environments and wants to make a real difference in patient outcomes? Simpson General Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled RRT/CRT to join our Respiratory Care team and provide highquality, lifesustaining care to our community.

If you're looking for meaningful work, professional respect, and the opportunity to use the full range of your clinical skills, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver patientcentered respiratory care to individuals experiencing acute and chronic breathing disorders, including asthma, emphysema, and other pulmonary conditions. You'll collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess, treat, and monitor patients across multiple care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory treatments as prescribed
• Transcribe, implement, and carry out written and verbal physician orders
• Assess patient responses to respiratory treatments and recognize changes in condition
• Recommend and initiate appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols
• Perform and respond to emergency respiratory situations
• Deliver comprehensive respiratory services, including:
• • Aerosol therapy
  • Oxygen administration
  • Arterial blood gas draws and analysis
  • Pulmonary function screening
  • Incentive spirometry
  • ECGs
• Provide advanced ICU respiratory care, including:
• • Ventilator setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Arterial line management
  • Assisting with intubation and extubating
• Follow all infection control, PPE, and isolation protocols
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or technical college course

Experience

• One (1) year of acute respiratory therapy experience preferred

SkillsAttributes

• Intermediate to expert computer proficiency
• Strong customer service mindset with a professional, friendly demeanor
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare laws and regulations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong problemsolving and multitasking abilities
• Able to work independently and under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Responsible, compassionate, and teamoriented

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands for handling equipment and controls
• Ability to bend, twist, and move freely
• Clear vision at close range and distance
• Strong verbal and auditory communication skills

Why Simpson General Hospital?

At Simpson General Hospital, you're more than a job title-you're a vital part of our mission to deliver highquality, compassionate care to the people we serve. We value teamwork, clinical excellence, and professionals who take pride in what they do.

Apply today and help our patients breathe easier-one breath at a time.