Registered Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Responsibilities

• Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime.
• Airway Management.
• Diagnostics: Assess and perform acid base, ventilation, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.
• Assessment: Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.
• Documentation: Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charging.
• Equipment: Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
• Education: Teach patients, family members or caregivers; provide learning opportunities for students and/or groups.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible.
• The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• New incumbents must complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation and orientation to the Critical Care Units.