Reg. RT | PT

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs all of the respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in the critical care areas, to include: MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, Nursery, and Emergency Department. He/She evaluates the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care serviced rendered to patients; discuss with the physicians any difficulties patients may be having with therapy; and makes recommendations appropriate to a patient population of all ages. The Registered Respiratory Therapist participates in the orientation of the respiratory care staff. He/She teaches and counsels staff on the use of available equipment.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Graduate from an accredited, state approved, Respiratory Therapy Program.
Currently licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health and/or Current Military validated licensure as allowed under special State or Federal exemptions.
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible to become certified (must sit for the first available exam).
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Current certification in ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation required at (or within twelve months of) job start (must complete required continuing education).
Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all of the respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in the critical care areas.
Evaluates the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care services rendered to patients.
Discusses with physicians any difficulties patients may be having with therapy.
Makes recommendations appropriate to a patient population of all ages.
Participates in the orientation of the respiratory care staff.
Teaches and counsels staff on the use of available equipment.