Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to assist with bronchoscopy and pulmonary procedures, ensure high-quality patient care, and manage equipment reprocessing and inventory. The role includes educational support for patients and staff, with emphasis on safety and effective communication.

The position involves ventilatory management, independent judgment in equipment use, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and care teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Relevant certifications (ACLS, NBRC RRT, MDH) preferred or required as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses in bronchoscopy and pulmonary procedures while providing quality patient care.
• Clean and reprocess endoscopes and other reusable equipment; maintain inventory levels.
• Ventilatory management and administration of therapeutic regimes; assess acid-base balance and gas exchange.
• Serve as an instructor to patients, families, or students and provide education when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure proper charging for care.

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: 10407360 Respiratory Therapy Womens

Work Shift: Variable Shifts

Job Description:

The Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for assisting in bronchoscopy and pulmonary procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care. Scope also encompasses equipment cleaning and reprocessing, inventory maintenance, and providing educational support. The role requires expertise in bronchoscopy equipment, pulmonary procedures, and the ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and staff. The therapist should demonstrate problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists physicians and nurses in the performance of all Bronchoscopy and pulmonary procedures while providing quality patient care.
• Responsible for the cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopes and other reusable equipment and supplies.
• Restocks and maintains appropriate inventory level.
• Helps in recovery area when not doing procedures.
• Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime.
• Airway Management.
• Assess and perform acid base, ventilation, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.
• Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.
• Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charging.
• Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
• The incumbent will serve as an instructor to patients, family members or care givers; provide learning opportunities for students and/or groups upon request.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must possess a broad working knowledge of Bronchoscopy equipment and pulmonary procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the pulmonary disease process.
• New incumbents must complete in-depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Dept. specific orientation, Critical Care Units and Bronchoscopy specific orientation.
• Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Assures all equipment is ready and working prior to arrival of patient and physician.
• Serve as a Respiratory Care resource for physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and students.
• Ability to function without close supervision and must make independent judgements and adjustments related to equipment usage.
• Maintains safe, effective method of cleaning all equipment.
• Understand cardiac monitoring and able to notify appropriate staff if abnormal rhythm identified.
• Specific job training with a preceptor will be provided until a competency skills checklist is signed off by the technician/nurse preceptor.
• Incumbent will have extensive contact with both patients, families and staff, including physicians, nurses and other ancillary services.
• The incumbent will also have contact with patient's family members on a routine basis.
• Incumbent must have excellent communication skills and reflect a positive and caring attitude toward patients, families, staff and the general public we serve.
• Respiratory Care competency will also be tested and demonstrated yearly during annual review.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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 Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range:

$25.78 - $38.67

Education:

Associate's Degree | Respiratory Therapy | Required

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MS Department of Health, RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist (Expiring or Non-Expiring) - NBRC