Respiratory Therapist Certified or Registered Full-Time

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital; Winona (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Mississippi seeks a Respiratory Therapist to set up and perform therapy procedures and equipment for respiratory disease treatment and diagnosis.

You will assess patients, collaborate with physicians on treatment plans, monitor responses, and manage ventilation care until transfer. Shift likely includes a 0630–1630 schedule across a 5/2 split. Requires NBRC certification and Mississippi license.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be certified or registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current license by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to evaluate respiratory conditions and needs.
• Collaborate with physicians to plan treatments including nebulizers, oxygen therapy, noninvasive O2, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care with doctors and nurses as needed.
• Oversee mechanical ventilation until transfer to another facility.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Diagnostic interpretation

Education

Accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certification or Registration

Mississippi State License

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.