Respiratory Therapist

Pine Forest; Norwood (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Forest is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform critical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and diagnostics under physician directives, ensuring resident safety. The role emphasizes high standards of patient communication and care planning within a long-term care setting.

Requirements include completion of an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program and state licensure as an RRT, with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Education: AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program completion and ARRT registration.
• Experience: Two years or more in respiratory therapy.
• Licensing: State licensure as Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Skills: Effective communication; ability to read, write, speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures and diagnostic procedures per physician directives.
• Assist physicians in assessing therapy efficacy and planning care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Follow safety, regulatory, and long-term care guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Respiratory care principles

Clinical data interpretation

Electronic medical records

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered by AARC

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Windows

Job description

NO CALLS PLEAS E to follow up on your application

JOBSUMMARY: 4/2 Split $34.00-$38.00

Theprimary purpose of the Registered Respiratory Therapist position is to performcritical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and/or diagnosticprocedures through physician directives and to assure resident safety.

JOB DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possessan in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary patho-physiology and clinicalapplications of respiratory care principles essential to allow employee toassist the physician in assessing the efficacy or therapy and devising aneffective therapy care plan.
• Effectivecommunication skills in dealing with patients of all ages, staff members andphysicians.
• Numericalability to evaluate statistical data and make various computations.
• Clericalability to read reports and utilize data accurately.
• Abilityto follow various respiratory care and to recognize possible hazards and toxiceffects of gases and therapy.
• Abilityto plan and organize work in an efficient manner.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Certificateof completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registeredby the AARC.

Experience

• Twoyears or more.
• Licensedby the state in which you work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

SpecificRequirements

• Mustbe able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Mustpossess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Musthave advanced training in long-term care administration.
• Mustbe proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windowsapplications.
• Musthave general knowledge of computer systems, electronic medical records
• Mustbe knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices andprocedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining tolong-term care administration.
• Mustpossess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise others.
• Mustpossess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret theprogram, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessaryfor providing quality long-term care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Mustbe thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governingpersonnel administration.
• Musthave patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as must bewilling to handle residents, associates, and visitors, based on whatevermaturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Mustpossess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing toincorporate them into existing practices.
• Mustbe able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Mustbe able to read and interpret financial records, reports, etc.
• Mustbe able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., topersonnel, residents, family members, visitors, and governmentagencies/personnel.
• Mustnot pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in theworkplace.