Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care, Leadership & Impact

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

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to patient safety and satisfaction.

Effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are crucial, given contact with patients, staff,

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient's attending physician. These disciplines include: patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated).
• Initiates responsibilities in an quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to patient safety and satisfaction.

Effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are crucial, given contact with patients, staff,