Part-Time Respiratory Therapist (Weekend Night)

Health Here; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Jackson, MS is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and administer prescribed therapies. You will work as a clinical resource, collaborating with the healthcare team and educating patients and families to support their health needs.

The role requires current licensure with an RRT credential, hospital or skilled nursing experience, and willingness to participate in ongoing learning and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Current state license required and RRT credential from NBRC.
• Recent clinical experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
• Basic computer literacy (Windows and Microsoft Office).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to perform complex assessments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies.
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care.
• Support clinical leadership and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Complete assigned goals efficiently.

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care by assessing patients, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and administering medications. They serve as a clinical resource, collaborate with healthcare team members, and offer health education to patients and families. The role involves clinical leadership and supporting continuous learning to enhance care delivery.

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care by assessing patients, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and administering medications. They serve as a clinical resource, collaborate with healthcare team members, and offer health education to patients and families. The role involves clinical leadership and supporting continuous learning to enhance care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality care
• Support clinical leadership and participate in quality improvement activities
• Complete assigned goals efficiently

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Recent clinical experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation
• Basic computer literacy (Windows and Microsoft Office)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred
• Ability to perform complex assessments and procedures