Registered Respiratory Therapist

North Mississippi Health Services; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population, following physician orders, managing equipment, documenting care, and supporting patient safety and satisfaction.

Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with patients, staff and physicians to deliver high-quality care and participate in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential and state license.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document respiratory care per policy.
• Provide direct respiratory care per physician orders, including ventilation and airway management.
• Maintain equipment, perform safety checks and ensure infection control standards.
• Document patient data and blood gas results accurately.
• Participate in quality improvement and inservices.
• Collaborate with patients, staff and physicians to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Ventilation

Airway management

Infection control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Posting 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.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to the overall mission of the hospital by ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are crucial, given the extensive contact with various stakeholders including patients, staff, and physicians.

Job Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.


• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician.These disciplines include:patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated).


• Initiates responsibilities in an quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.


• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.


• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.


• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.


• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.