Respiratory Therapist Certified or Registered Full-Time

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and perform therapy procedures and equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease. Under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and Physician orders, you will aid in patient care and treatment planning.

The role requires completing an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRT certification/registration, and Mississippi license. Work hours include 0630-1630, 7 days a week on a 5/2 split schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be Certified or Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current License by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment to evaluate respiratory conditions and determine patient needs.
• Assist Physician in treatment planning including nebulizers, airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, Noninvasive O2 therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and consult with Doctors and nurses to adjust care as needed.
• Mechanical ventilation monitoring until transfer to another facility.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NBRT certification/registration

Mississippi state license

Tools

Nebulizers

Oxygen therapy equipment

Mechanical ventilation equipment

Job description

Description

Job summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and upon the order of the Physician, sets up and performs therapy procedures and equipment to be utilized in the treatment and diagnosis of respiratory disease or illness.

Job responsibilities:

• Patient assessment to evaluate patient's respiratory conditions through diagnostic tests and physical examinations to determine their needs.
• Work with Physician to determine treatment plan for patient including nebulizers, airway clearing techniques, oxygen therapy, Noninvasive O2 therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients' response to therapy and consult with Doctors and nurses to adjust care as needed.
• Mechanical ventilation will be monitored until the patient is transferred to another facility.

Diagnostic procedures:

EKG’s, Pulmonary Function Studies, and Holter Monitors.

Requirements

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• Must be Certified or Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy
• Must hold a current License by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Respiratory Department hours:

• 0630-1630 7 days a week on a 5/2 split schedule.
• Full-time staff will have a set routine schedule, but this could change to ensure coverage for the department.
• For full-time employees call will be covered after 1630 by the person working the shift.