Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Days - PT+20

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (Reg)

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.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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 Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

Worksite address

gulfport, MS, 39500, US

Who can apply

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