RRT - Respiratory Care *Weekends*

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs all of the respiratory care duties on general nursing units and in the critical care areas, to include: MICU, NICU, SICU, CSCU, PACU, Nursery, and Emergency Department. He/She evaluates the therapeutic benefits of respiratory care serviced rendered to patients; discuss with the physicians any difficulties patients may be having with therapy; The Registered Respiratory Therapist participates in the orientation of the respiratory care staff. He/She teaches and counsels staff on the use of available equipment.

High School graduate or equivalent. Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, Respiratory Therapy Program.

Must be currently licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health and/or Current Military validated licensure as allowed under special State or Federal exemptions.

Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible to become certified (must sit for the first available exam). One (1) year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Manager of Respiratory Care.

Respiratory Therapist, when assigned.

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.),