Respiratory Therapist 

Respiratory Therapy Department 

PRN positions available 

(These positions are required to work both day and night shifts, weekends and holidays.)

 

Job Summary:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  

Department Specific Responsibilities:

• Exercises concern for patient's welfare. 


• Prepares and administers patient medications. 


• Provides oxygen administration.  


• Performs emergency procedures


• Monitors appropriate record systems.  Trouble shoots procedures and equipment.

Education Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Must be a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Mississippi.  Must be registered as an CRT or an RRT with the NBRC.  Must maintain certifications in BLS and ACLS.

Experience/Qualification Skills:

Ability to read and interpret physician orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Able to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to apply non-judgmental reasoning capabilities whenever necessary when dealing with patients, visitors, and staff.  Critical thinking is a must.  Must have reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do.