Certified Respiratory Therapist | Full Time | Nights

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ocean Springs is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to perform vital respiratory care duties across various departments. Candidates must be licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health and possess relevant certifications. This role involves evaluating patient therapy effectiveness and training other staff. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to manage responsibilities under pressure. Ideal candidates have a year of experience in the field and must have a good command of medical and office technologies.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health.
• One year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care duties in various hospital areas.
• Evaluate therapeutic benefits of respiratory care.
• Orient and teach respiratory care staff.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Technical proficiency

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist | Full Time | Nights

Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | 7PM-7AM

3109 Bienville Blvd

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564

United States

Position Overview

The Certified Respiratory Therapist performs all of the respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in the critical care areas, to include: MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, Nursery, and Emergency Department. He/She evaluates the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care serviced rendered to patients; discuss with the physicians any difficulties patients may be having with therapy; and makes recommendations appropriate to a patient population of all ages.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist participates in the orientation of the respiratory care staff. He/She teaches and counsels staff on the use of available equipment.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent. Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, Respiratory Therapy Program.

License

Must be currently licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health and/or Current Military validated licensure as allowed under special State or Federal exemptions.

Certifications

Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or if a temporary MS license, eligible to become certified (must sit for the first available exam) and be credentialed by expiration date of temporary license.

Must complete and maintain current BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Current certification in ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation required at (or within twelve months of) job start (must complete required continuing education).

Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

Experience

One (1) year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Reports To

Manager of Respiratory Care.

Supervises

Respiratory Therapist, when assigned.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff.

Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of bodily fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions; substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data to close vision.

Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts, or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental facilities/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conductive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.) and MS Outlook. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages. Must have a valid driver license as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation.