Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Full-Time, Women's Hospital Job ID:

000GND Tupelo Clinical-Non Nursing - WHC

RESPIRATORY EXPENSE

Full Time - Night Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description 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 charging.

Equipment:

Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.

Education:

Teach patients, family members or care givers; provide learning opportunities for students and /or groups.

Requirements:

Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible. The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License. This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. New incumbents must complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation and orientation to the Critical Care Units. Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses You must have the following licenses to apply: Registered Respiratory Therapist and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Education You must have the following education to apply: Associates of Respiratory Therapy You must have a Associates or higher