Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN (R00034736)

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Lexington, MS

400d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is responsible for evaluating and administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves consulting with physicians to develop and modify patient care plans, ensuring high-quality respiratory therapy services are provided.

Requirements

• Meet the requirements for registration by the national board for respiratory care (NBRC).
• Mississippi licensure; NBRC Certification (CRT); NBRC Registration (RRT); Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Course C; PALS and/or NRP.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, and mathematics.
• Knowledge of respiratory health promotion and disease prevention.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and team members.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
• Ability to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients through interviews, limited physical examinations, and conducting diagnostic tests; consults with physician to address patient care respiratory therapy needs.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment such as continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices.
• Administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; obtains blood samples and interprets blood gas data; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educates patient and family members on the use of ventilators and other life-support systems, breathing exercises, and use of medications.
• Inspects, sanitizes, tests, and maintains respiratory equipment. Maintains applicable records and documentation. Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed