Respiratory Therapist

The VIOS Clinic; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide patient-focused respiratory care with strong clinical judgment in a hospital setting.

You will assess and implement care plans, administer medications, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team while supporting quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RRT with state licensure per NBRC.
• Experience in clinical respiratory care, hospital setting preferred.
• Orientation completed in hospital/department.
• Competent with Windows and MS Office.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and provide health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and support lifelong learning.
• Support clinical leadership and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

RRT credential

Current state license

Clinical respiratory care experience

Computer literacy

BLS certification within 14 days

Job description

Role Overview

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and educates patients and families. Acts as a clinical resource, provides leadership, and participates in healthcare improvement activities. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and RRT credential according to the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience; hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
• Computer literacy with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and provide health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and support lifelong learning.
• Support clinical leadership and contribute to quality improvement.