Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Diagnostics

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and perform therapy procedures and equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease. Under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and Physician orders, you will aid in patient care and treatment planning.

The role requires completing an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRT certification/registration, and Mississippi license. Work hours include 0630-1630, 7 days a week on a 5/2 split schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be Certified or Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current License by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment to evaluate respiratory conditions and determine patient needs.
• Assist Physician in treatment planning including nebulizers, airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, Noninvasive O2 therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and consult with Doctors and nurses to adjust care as needed.
• Mechanical ventilation monitoring until transfer to another facility.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NBRT certification/registration

Mississippi state license

Tools

Nebulizers

Oxygen therapy equipment

Mechanical ventilation equipment

Job description

Paylocity is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and perform therapy procedures and equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease. Under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and Physician orders, you will aid in patient care and treatment planning.

The role requires completing an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRT certification/registration, and Mississippi license. Work hours include 0630-1630, 7 days a week on a 5/2 split schedule.