Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Nights - PRN

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist 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

Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

License: Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health • Required: Certification• Certified Respiratory Therapist Experience: None