26 Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-time, Days- Our Lady of Lourdes Main campus Jobs in Jackson, MS
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital is Hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-time, Days- Our Lady of Lourdes Main campus Near Jackson, MS
- TECHNICAL TASKS
- Delivers standardized therapeutic respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with criteria in accordance with clinical practice guidelines
- Maintains complete, accurate, and concise records in full accord with Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures
- Participates in fiberoptic bronchoscopies through preparation and monitoring of the patient, assists the physician with the procedure, handles specimens, performs post procedure care of the patient, and maintains the bronchoscopy equipment
- Performs Basic Spirometry studies, ensuring the necessary equipment is calibrated, test results are accurate and posted on patient's chart as soon as possible.
- Identifies risks, hazards, and complications of performing arterial punctures. Demonstrates proficiency in arterial punctures ensuring hazards and complications are minimized.
- Assists physicians and nurses in cardiopulmonary stress lab- and operating the Cardio 2 computer
- Demonstrates proficiency with age groups- adults, geriatrics, pediatrics, and infants as outlined in relation to level of service. Meets expectations of required competencies for Respiratory Therapy
- CRITICAL THINKING
- Demonstrates the Clinical Goals of Oxygen Therapy administration; has the knowledge to assess adequacy of patient's response to therapy or need for therapy
- Is skilled in recognition of signs suggesting the possibility or presence of cardiopulmonary arrest and initiation of resuscitation and life-support measures in adult, children, and infants, certified in CPR
- Responsible for assessment of the patients for distress that requires immediate therapeutic intervention, emergent problems immediately recognized and managed in all critical situations. Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, considers the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action
- Understands the technical components of the ventilators, the pathophysiology of the respiratory system, and patient ventilator interaction in managing ventilator patient's outcomes. Is a resource person for new employees and certified therapist in complex ventilatory management.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the analysis of arterial blood samples, assess the values for consistency, identifies the factors contributing to any observed abnormalities and recommends appropriate therapeutic intervention
- Demonstrates leadership abilities as Team Leader, teacher, and role model
- Sets goals and plans and organizes activities so as to achieve optimum and efficient patient care. Attempts to complete all assignments and minimize rework
- Consistently astute and conscientious in the observation, assessment and reporting of the patient's status or needs to appropriate personnel
- Participates in staff development by being a resource person and mentor to new employees and certified therapists as well as educator to patients and families about respiratory procedures and disease processes
- Other duties
- Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.
Job Summary
Full Time
Hospital
$74k-93k (estimate)
06/24/2024
08/23/2024
www.stdom.com
Jackson, Mississippi
1,000 - 3,000
James Hagen
$200M - $500M
Hospital
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About St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
St. Dominics is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. is the parent company for a large group of subsidiary organizations and programs dedicated to the same mission. These include St. Dominic Hospital, the Community Health Services Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), New Directions for Over 55, MEA Clinics, The Club at St. Dominics, the School Nurse Program, St. Dominics Foundation, St. Catherines Village and Care-A-Van. St. Dominic Hospital is a 535-bed tertiary care hospital locat...ed in Jackson, Mississippi serving all of central Mississippi. The medical staff of leading physicians and specialists, makes St. Dominics one of the most comprehensive hospitals in Mississippi. Through nearly seven decades, St. Dominics has remained true to its vision.
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