PRN Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and administer respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role requires a Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner license, CRT, and BLS.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred, with RRT a plus. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, delivering gases and medications, monitoring arterial blood gases, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license required (Mississippi).
• CR T certification from NBRC and BLS required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred; RRT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients via interviews and exams; assist physicians with care plans.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators and delivery systems.
• Administer gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory meds; manage airways.
• Obtain and interpret blood gas data; provide cardiopulmonary support as needed.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and equipment; maintain records and safety.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Infection control

Verbal and written communication

Equipment maintenance

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner (MS)

CRT – National Board for Respiratory Care

BLS – American Heart Association

ACLS/PALS/NRP – American Heart Association

RRT – National Board for Respiratory Care (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

Blood gas analyzers

Aerosol therapy devices

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and administer respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role requires a Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner license, CRT, and BLS.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred, with RRT a plus. Responsibilities include operating ventilators, delivering gases and medications, monitoring arterial blood gases, and educating patients and families.