RESP THERAPIST-CRT

Forrest General Hospital•Picayune, MS

About The Position

The licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (respiratory therapist) works under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and receives assignments from a supervisor to provide quality patient care and meet expected productivity during routine workflow. The therapist performs physician-ordered basic and advanced non-invasive and invasive procedures through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. Care and performance are documented in the patient record and evaluated through supervisor observation and patient feedback. The therapist is accountable to the respiratory supervisor and department director. The role requires age-appropriate patient care, knowledge of growth and development, and the ability to assess patient status and identify age-specific needs. The therapist must demonstrate sensitivity to patients’, visitors’, and staff members’ cultural and religious beliefs, and knowledge of the operation, management, and reprocessing of respiratory equipment. Performance expectations are covered during orientation and precepted training. The therapist uses critical thinking and sound judgment, works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoots respiratory equipment, performs EKGs, and communicates with care team members, departmental leaders, physicians, and nursing staff. The role also requires maintaining current knowledge of department processes, compassionate and courteous interactions, adherence to Standard Precautions and facility policies, participation in required competencies, and support for a positive safety culture. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
Licensed with the Mississippi Department of Health (MSRT), due upon hire.
Registered by the NBRC, due upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Respiratory Therapy work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform physician-ordered basic and advanced non-invasive and invasive respiratory procedures using assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team and document care in patient records.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, assessing patient status and identifying age-specific care requirements.
Operate, manage, and reprocess respiratory equipment.
Troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including PB 980 ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, EzPap, Aerobika, and the GEM analyzer.
Perform EKGs and demonstrate knowledge of the system used in the workplace.
Communicate with team members and departmental leadership, and consult physicians and nursing staff about patient care, reactions, errors, and complaints.
Keep current with changes in department processes by checking communications at each shift.
Use Standard Precautions and personal protective equipment as required.
Participate in job-role competencies by established deadlines and comply with departmental, facility, and Employee Handbook policies.
Communicate courteously and compassionately with staff, patients, families, and visitors, and use the department communication app appropriately.
Support the department’s goals and the development of a safety culture.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.