Registered Respiratory Therapist | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in critical care areas, including MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, Nursery, and the Emergency Department. The therapist evaluates the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care services, discusses patient therapy difficulties with physicians, and makes recommendations appropriate to patients of all ages.

The therapist participates in orienting respiratory care staff and teaches and counsels staff on the use of available equipment. The role reports to the Manager of Respiratory Care and may supervise a Respiratory Therapist when assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited, state-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Hold current licensure from the Mississippi Department of Health, or current military-validated licensure as allowed under applicable state or federal exemptions.
• Be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or be eligible to become certified and sit for the first available exam.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Hold current ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications at job start or within twelve months of job start, and complete required continuing education.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and appropriate professional skills for patients of all ages.
• Demonstrate strong communication, assessment, decision-making, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills; maintain collaborative working relationships and professional customer service.
• Be proficient with computers, keyboarding, office technology, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• Be able to remain active for extended periods, meet physical demands of the role, and work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in critical care areas, including MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, Nursery, and the Emergency Department.
• Evaluate the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care services rendered to patients.
• Discuss difficulties patients may have with therapy with physicians and make appropriate recommendations for patients of all ages.
• Participate in the orientation of respiratory care staff.
• Teach and counsel staff on the use of available equipment.
• Supervise a Respiratory Therapist when assigned.

What This Job Offers

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