Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Therapist-Respiratory Graduate
Job Description
Therapist-Respiratory Graduate
Job ID:
39987
Job Category:
Respiratory Care Services
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Rotating
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Facility:
MBMC Central MS
Location:
Jackson, MS
Overview
Job Summary
Provides Respiratory Care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education to be a Respiratory Therapist. A Graduate Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by having been submitted to work as a Respiratory Therapist via a temporary RCP License submitted from the state of Mississippi or successfully passing the correct percentage of written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), indicating successfulpletion of the exam which allows the licensure level of Certified Respiratory Therapist to be applied. Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses and evaluates results, implementsplex methods of providing care, participates in the delivery of care, and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned. This position will be for applicants who are within 12 months of graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, are awaiting thepletion of their Certification and Registry examinations and have been submitted a temporary RCP license from the state of Mississippi allowing them to be able to function as a Respiratory Therapist for a limit of 6 months under the temporary RCP license or until Registry exampletion. Required Population Served
Yes
No
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Assesses the patient.
Develops the plan of care in conjunction/collaboration with a licensed RRT level therapist.
Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the plan of care.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
Supports life-long learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
MS-proof ofpletion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Education
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Academic and clinical preparation must have been acquired within prior 12 months.
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
MS-proof ofpletion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Career Insights for Respiratory Therapist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Mississippi data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$58,690 / year median in Mississippi
+10% projected growth