Registered Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Life Support

St. Dominic Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to participate in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders.

The CRT will manage life support systems and respond to medical emergencies within the hospital, operating under physician-guided supervision. Responsibilities include consulting with physicians on respiratory care, initiating bronchodilator therapy, and ensuring high-quality care with ventilator management and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Observes department policies and infection control standards.
• Records patient care data in EMR or manual documentation.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians, initiates bronchodilator therapy in respiratory distress, attends Code Blue and MET calls.
• Checks oxygen equipment and respiratory devices, ensuring proper operation and quality care.
• Prepares and monitors ventilator systems and maintains adequate ventilation during CPR and routine ventilation.

Skills

Bronchodilator therapy

Code Blue response

Ventilator management

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Arterial line insertion

Nebulizers

Job description

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to participate in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders.

The CRT will manage life support systems and respond to medical emergencies within the hospital, operating under physician-guided supervision. Responsibilities include consulting with physicians on respiratory care, initiating bronchodilator therapy, and ensuring high-quality care with ventilator management and accurate documentation