Respiratory Therapist: Day Shift in Critical Care

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Pascagoula, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care on general units and in critical care areas including MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, and ED. The candidate will evaluate therapy benefits, discuss difficulties with physicians, and recommend appropriate patient care while participating in staff orientation and education.

Must be licensed in Mississippi and certified or eligible as an RRT, with BCLS; ACLS and Neonatal

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate therapeutic benefits of respiratory care and discuss with physicians.
• Make recommendations for patient therapy across age groups.
• Participate in orientation and education of respiratory care staff.
• Teach and counsel staff on equipment use.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School graduate

Respiratory Therapy Program graduate

Job description

Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care on general units and in critical care areas including MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, and ED. The candidate will evaluate therapy benefits, discuss difficulties with physicians, and recommend appropriate patient care while participating in staff orientation and education.

Must be licensed in Mississippi and certified or eligible as an RRT, with BCLS; ACLS and Neonatal