Registered Respiratory Therapist | Full Time | Nights

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

10d • 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Ability to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED