Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Days - MFT

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist (NonReg) performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance. The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians. The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.
• Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Develops, implements, and/or adjusts orders based on patient assessment and patient response to therapy
• Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and/or diagnostic tests to patients/clients per policy and standard procedures
• Maintains accountability for patient care delegated or scheduled to others
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures
• Communicates directly with appropriate health care team as needed
• Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities as needed

Required Qualifications:
Education: Respiratory Therapy Associate's Degree.
Licensure: Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health as well as Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: One (1) Year of experience in all phases of respiratory care.
Skills:
• Assessment and care of patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Good judgment and quick decision-making ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills while understanding the needs for a positive patient experience