Respiratory Therapist (PRN) — Flexible Schedule & 401(k)

CHS Career Site; Vicksburg (MS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT role at Merit Health River Region in Mississippi requires providing advanced respiratory care under physician orders, including assessments, ABG punctures, and ventilator management. You will document care thoroughly, uphold safety and infection control, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Requires RRT with ACLS and PALS certifications, 1-3 years of acute care experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required and ACLS/PALS typically required.
• Experience in acute care respiratory procedures and ABG punctures.
• Proficient with ventilator management and documentation.

Responsabilités

• Administers respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures and ventilator management.
• Maintains accurate documentation in EMR and upholds safety standards.
• Ensures infection control and PPE usage per protocol.
• Demonstrates effective communication with care teams and families.

Connaissances

Respiratory care

ABG punctures

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

RRT certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP (NICU)

STABLE (NICU)

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT role at Merit Health River Region in Mississippi requires providing advanced respiratory care under physician orders, including assessments, ABG punctures, and ventilator management. You will document care thoroughly, uphold safety and infection control, and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Requires RRT with ACLS and PALS certifications, 1-3 years of acute care experience preferred, and strong communication skills.