Respiratory Therapist (Temporary) - Respiratory Care - Variable - PT0

Respiratory Therapist

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.

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

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.

Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes:

• Evaluates and performs respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures based on patient assessment and or input from healthcare team members
• Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and diagnostic test to patients
• Alters plan of care based on ongoing assessments and patient response to therapy
• Ensures efficient, quality patient outcomes through the implementation of the plan of care and effective use of all available resources

Communicates health care needs with patient, family, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care:

• Assures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of patients' condition and needs with appropriate follow-up
• Participates in team conferences and care coordination activities as needed
• Communicates health care needs with patient and family as appropriate for continuance of care

Provides a culture of safety in order to maintain a positive patient care experience:

• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, and documentation
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards

Required Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school for respiratory therapy/technician

Licensure: Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the MS State Board of Health

Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care environment.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 20999
• Posting Date 01/05/2026, 02:24 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Gulfport, MS, United States

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport