Respiratory Therapist - Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children - Full Time/PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Children’s Center for Medically Fragile Children seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, administer, and monitor respiratory care for patients with complex cardiopulmonary needs. The role includes collaborating with physicians to develop care plans and providing education to patients and families.

This full-time position (with PRN options) requires Mississippi RCP license, CRT, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days, and offers

Qualifications

• Mississippi license and CRT are required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days post-hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and consults with physicians on care plans.
• Operates and monitors ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Administers gases, humidification and medications; manages airways.
• Monitors patient responses and educates patients and families.
• Maintains equipment and ensures safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Ventilatory support

Patient assessment

CPR & emergency care

Interpersonal communication

Infection control

Equipment maintenance

Education

Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days post-hire

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Ventilators

Gas delivery systems

Blood gas analyzers

Aerosol devices

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00055372

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Children's Center for Medically Fragile Children

Location/s

Center for Medically Fragile Children

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist - Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children - Full Time/PRN

Job Summary

To evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required

• Respiratory Care Practitioner from Mississippi Department of Health.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of respiratory health promotion and disease prevention.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
• Ability to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients through interviews, limited physical examinations, and conducting diagnostic tests; consults with physician to address patient care respiratory therapy needs.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment such as continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices.
• Administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; obtains blood samples and interprets blood gas data; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educates patient and family members on the use of ventilators and other life-support systems, breathing exercises, and use of medications.
• Inspects, sanitizes, tests, and maintains respiratory equipment. Maintains applicable records and documentation. Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond