Community Health Systems

Resp Therapist - PRN--evenings/day

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Canton, MS

Job Description

Job Description

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. Typically reports to a manager. Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Looking for a therapist that has experience working alone at times or is confident enough to do so when asked to. We have 7 bed ICU, ER, Med Surg and well baby nursery. Experienced in Ventilators, bubble CPAPs, High Flow O2 and BiPaps a must. Typically reports to the director. Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). BLS, ACLS and PALS are a requirement. ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Must possess a positive attitude and good time management skills.

Community Health Systems

Franklin, TN

Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.

In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.

On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.

 

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