CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

LE122 Marion Regional Health - Winfield; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory therapy, assess patient needs, and document in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Collaboration with physicians, staff, and patients is essential to ensure optimal care across ages.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to infection control, and the ability to manage equipment and provide education as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to care for patients of all ages.
• Orientation in hospital and Respiratory Care.
• Strong teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Accurate documentation of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents respiratory therapy services per hospital policies.
• Provides direct respiratory care as prescribed by attending physician.
• Handles patient evaluation, ventilation, airway management, oxygenation, and related diagnostic procedures.
• Ensures infection control and safety standards for equipment and procedures.
• Maintains professional conduct and supports mission of the hospital.

Skills

Current licensure

Good communication

Care for all ages

Team collaboration

Hospital orientation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 57007360 Respiratory Therapy Work Shift: Full Time Job Description: The Certified Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing high-quality respiratory therapy services to patients, assessing and evaluating patient needs, and ensuring proper documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. This role requires excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, medical staff, and the public, and must be capable of effectively addressing challenges related to patient care and equipment maintenance.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician.
• These disciplines include: patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated). Initiates responsibilities in an quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards. Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
• Good communication skills is required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
• The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
• This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
• The incumbent will assess, plan, implement , evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
• It is expected that the incumbent perform, his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
• It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $22.27 - $33.40

Education: Associate’s Degree | Respiratory Therapy | Required Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MS Department of Health

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.