Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Variable - PT+20

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (Reg) 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

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• License Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health
• 0 years of experience
• Administration of oxygen
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administering drugs to the lungs
• Monitoring cardiopulmonary systems and measuring lung function
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• 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
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans
• Using and operating equipment and instruments used in patient care
• Providing complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment
• Teaching patients how to use medications and equipment
• Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment.
• Exposure to chemicals which may be used in patient care
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients or equipment.
• Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required.
• No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree