Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Variable - PRN

The Respiratory Therapist (Reg) performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance. The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians. The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.

• Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
  • Develops, implements, and/or adjusts orders based on patient assessment and patient response to therapy
  • Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and/or diagnostic tests to patients/clients per policy and standard procedures
  • Maintains accountability for patient care delegated or scheduled to others
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures
  • Communicates directly with appropriate health care team as needed
  • Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities as needed

Education Requirements:

• Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

License or Certification Requirements:

• Required: License
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health

Experience Requirements:

• Required: 0 years of experience
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in all phases of respiratory care

Knowledge:

• Administration of oxygen
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administering drugs to the lungs
• Monitoring cardiopulmonary systems and measuring lung function
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

Skills:

• Assessment and care of patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, time-management, and deductive problem solving skills
• Good judgment and quick decision-making ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills while understanding the needs for a positive patient experience

Abilities:

• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans
• Using and operating equipment and instruments used in patient care
• Providing complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment