Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)- PRN- 3:00p-11:00p

Job title:

• Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Work Location:

• Simpson General Hospital (Mendenhall, MS)

Reports to:

• Director of Respiratory

Job Type:

• PRN (As needed)

Experience:

• One (1) year of acute Respiratory Therapy services is preferred

Education:

• Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy

Location:

• Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall, MS

Schedule:

• Every other Saturday and Sunday 3:00p-11:00p
• Hours guaranteed
• More shifts available

Work Remotely:

• No

Position Summary:

Respiratory therapists assist patients who have breathing difficulties. These include chronic respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and asthma.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimes prescribed by physicians.
• Responsible for the transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of Respiratory Care, proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to Respiratory Care treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Recommend and initiate appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities, implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.
• Must have the ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care is delivered to achieve desired outcomes.
• Responsible for all general respiratory care duties including but not limited to administration of aerosol therapy, arterial blood draws and analysis, ECG's, pulmonary function screening, oxygen administration, and incentive spirometry.
• Intensive care experience must include arterial line management, ventilator maintenance and troubleshooting, intubation and extubating of patient
• Subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment as directed.
• Follow infection control and isolations guidelines.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed:

• Intermediate to Expert Computer skills
• Supply chain management
• Customer Service
• Professional, friendly attitude
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

The Respiratory Therapist must have the ability to move around freely, walk and sit for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.