PRN Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Care Expert

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Greenwood (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and administer therapeutic respiratory care and life support. The role requires consultation with physicians to develop patient care plans and to adjust therapies as patient conditions evolve.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, managing gas delivery, performing blood gas analysis, and educating patients and families on ventilator use and breathing techniques.

Qualifications

• Mississippi licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRRT) certification through NBRC preferred or required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by American Heart Association.
• Ability to evaluate and plan respiratory care with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients via interviews, exams, and tests; consult with physicians on care plans.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators and gas delivery systems.
• Administer gases, humidification, aerosols, and medications; manage airways and collect blood gas samples.
• Monitor patients’ responses to therapy and adjust treatments as needed.
• Educate patients and families about ventilators, breathing exercises, and medications.
• Maintain equipment, records, and ensure safety and infection control.

Skills

CRT Certification

RRT Certification

BLS Certification

Patient Assessment

Education

Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC CRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

Gas Delivery Systems

Airway Devices

Blood Gas Analysis

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and administer therapeutic respiratory care and life support. The role requires consultation with physicians to develop patient care plans and to adjust therapies as patient conditions evolve.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators, managing gas delivery, performing blood gas analysis, and educating patients and families on ventilator use and breathing techniques.