North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Walthall, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Therapeutic Modalities: Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime. Airway Management.
Diagnostic: Assess and perform acid base, ventilation, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.
Assessment: Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.
Documentation: Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charting and charging.
Equipment: Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
Education: The incumbent will serve as an instructor to students and individuals or groups upon request
Job Knowledge:
* Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, this credential must be maintained with the NBRC.
* The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Respiratory Care Practitioner License in the state in which the facility is located .
* This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
* Primarily caring for adults.
* New incumbents must complete hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000B2K. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.