Registered Respiratory Therapist

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Baldwyn (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population in Baldwyn, MS. Responsibilities include direct patient care, equipment management, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with staff and physicians to ensure patient safety and satisfaction in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid MS Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Good communication and patient-care skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services.
• Maintain equipment and documentation in compliance with hospital policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Excel (in-services)

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MS

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Infection control

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: 10307360 Respiratory Therapy Baldwyn Nuring Home Work Shift: Flex but mostly day shift 12 hour shifts

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 in-services, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
• Good communication skills are required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
• The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
• This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
• The incumbent will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
• It is expected that the incumbent performs, his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
• It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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: $24.55 - $36.83

Education: Associate’s Degree | Respiratory Therapy | Required Certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MS Department of Health, RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist (Expiring or Non-Expiring) - NBRC

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.