Gilmore Amory
RESPIRATORY THERAPY EXPENSE
PRN - Variable

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like. #WhatConnectsYou

Job Description

**Patient Care:** Assist the Respiratory Therapists with providing the following direct patient care outside of the critical care areas to assigned patients under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapist:* Clean and set up equipment.* Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)* Non-exotic Aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)* Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy* Assist in stocking and assembling supplies* Perform Pulse Oximetry* Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests, under direct supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor.* Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines* Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues* All other duties as assigned. Job Knowledge: * High School Diploma or equivalent; required* Be an active Respiratory Therapy student, completed the first year of Respiratory school and in their second year. * CPR credentialed* In good standing to complete Associates degree in Respiratory Care within nine months.* Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required* Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Requirements:

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support

Education

You must have the following education to apply:
High School Diploma or GED