Respiratory Therapist (Temporary) - Respiratory Care - Variable - PT0

Job description

Job Summary:
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.
Job Description:
• 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 Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: One (1) Year of experience in all phases of respiratory care.
• Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Evaluates and performs respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures based on patient assessment and or input from healthcare team members
• Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and diagnostic test to patients
• Alters plan of care based on ongoing assessments and patient response to therapy
• Ensures efficient, quality patient outcomes through the implementation of the plan of care and effective use of all available resources
• Communicates health care needs with patient, family, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care
• Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of patients’ condition and needs with appropriate follow-up
• Participates in team conferences and care coordination activities as needed
• Communicates health care needs with patient and family as appropriate for continuance of care
• Provides a culture of safety in order to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, and documentation
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

Required Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school for respiratory therapy/technician
Licensure: Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the MS State Board of Health
Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care environment.