Part-Time Respiratory Therapist (Weekend Night)
AccessHealth · Jackson, MS · 1 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
About the Role
The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care by assessing patients, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and administering medications. They serve as a clinical resource, offer health education to patients and families, and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care. The role involves clinical leadership and supporting continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Support clinical leadership and pursue ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Current state license and RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Recent clinical experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings.
- Basic computer literacy with Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.