Registered Respiratory Therapist - $22 per hour

North Mississippi Health Services; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in West Point, Mississippi. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital respiratory care to a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. You will be responsible for ventilatory management, conducting clinical assessments, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient care. With a commitment to innovation and support, this organization provides a collaborative environment where your skills can shine and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC credential.
• Maintain valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform ventilatory management and airway management for patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Ventilatory management

Airway management

Clinical assessment

Patient-focused therapy

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Quality control tools

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $22 per hour

Location: Mary Holmes, MS Company: North Mississippi Health Services

Description:

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in West Point, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Therapeutic Modalities: Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime, airway management.
Diagnostic: Assess and perform acid base, ventilation, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.
Assessment: Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.
Documentation: Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charting and charging.
Equipment: Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
Education: The incumbent will serve as an instructor to students and individuals or groups upon request.

Job Knowledge:
* Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist; this credential must be maintained with the NBRC.
* The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the state in which the facility is located.
* This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, primarily caring for adults.
* New incumbents must complete hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000B5H. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist, FT, Nights, NMMC West Point.

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind, and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision, and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities, and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.