Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Variable - PRN

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist (Reg) 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

Education Requirements:
• Required: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

License or Certification Requirements:
• Required: License
• Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health

Experience Requirements:
• Required: 0 years of experience
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in all phases of respiratory care

Knowledge:
• Administration of oxygen
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administering drugs to the lungs
• Monitoring cardiopulmonary systems and measuring lung function
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

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

Abilities:
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans
• Using and operating equipment and instruments used in patient care
• Providing complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment
• Teaching patients how to use medications and equipment

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment. Exposure to chemicals which may be used in patient care
Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients or equipment. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job