Respiratory Therapist - Elevate Patient Care

North Mississippi Health Services; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory therapy to patients, assess needs, and ensure proper documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff, maintain and sterilize equipment, follow infection control procedures, and participate in required inservices and ongoing education to support the hospital’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and accrediting bodies.
• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by attending physicians.
• Maintains reliability in airway management, oxygenation, ventilation, and related diagnostic procedures with proper documentation.
• Adheres to infection control standards, cleans and sterilizes equipment, and tests equipment prior to patient care.
• Performs other duties and participates in inservices, performance improvement activities and required trainings.

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory therapy to patients, assess needs, and ensure proper documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff, maintain and sterilize equipment, follow infection control procedures, and participate in required inservices and ongoing education to support the hospital’s mission.