Respiratory Therapist

Wayne General Hospital; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care for patients of all ages under physician direction. The role includes evaluating patients, administering treatments, and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency response. Strong communication and patient-care skills are essential, with flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, nights, and emergency shifts as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ breathing and respiratory needs.
• Administer oxygen, breathing treatments, and respiratory medications.
• Manage ventilators and other life-support equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function and blood gas testing.
• Monitor patients and document treatment results.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with airway management.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Follow hospital policies, safety standards, and infection-control procedures.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Patient-care

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all ages under the direction of a physician. This position evaluates patients, administers treatments, monitors respiratory conditions, and maintains respiratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ breathing and respiratory needs.
• Administer oxygen, breathing treatments, and respiratory medications.
• Manage ventilators and other life-support equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function and blood gas testing.
• Monitor patients and document treatment results.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with airway management.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Follow hospital policies, safety standards, and infection-control procedures.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, nights, and emergency shifts as scheduled.