Respiratory Therapist: Patient-Centric Care & Leadership

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

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across diverse patient populations in a hospital setting. The role focuses on patient evaluation, ventilation support, airway management, oxygenation, and documentation in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

The therapist will maintain equipment, adhere to safety and infection control protocols, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents respiratory therapy services per hospital policies and accrediting requirements.
• Provides direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, including evaluation, ventilation, airway management, and oxygenation.
• Performs quality control, blood gas tests, and related duties while documenting patient information accurately.
• Ensures safety, infection control, and preventive maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Participates in inservices, performance improvement activities, and annual competencies.

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across diverse patient populations in a hospital setting. The role focuses on patient evaluation, ventilation support, airway management, oxygenation, and documentation in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

The therapist will maintain equipment, adhere to safety and infection control protocols, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement