Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Days - MFT

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport•Gulfport, MS

28d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (NonReg) performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance. The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians. The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education: Respiratory Therapy Associate's Degree.
Licensure: Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health as well as Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Skills: Assessment and care of patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
Good judgment and quick decision-making ability
Excellent interpersonal skills while understanding the needs for a positive patient experience

Nice To Haves

Experience: One (1) Year of experience in all phases of respiratory care.

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Develops, implements, and/or adjusts orders based on patient assessment and patient response to therapy
Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and/or diagnostic tests to patients/clients per policy and standard procedures
Maintains accountability for patient care delegated or scheduled to others
Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider
Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures
Communicates directly with appropriate health care team as needed
Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities as needed

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