Respiratory Care Practitioner - Memorial Regional Medical Center

About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Memorial Regional Medical Center provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Responsibilities include administering respiratory care procedures, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the shift “Charge Therapist” and ensures adequate respiratory care staff coverage.
• Aids in performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheotomy intubation, and tracheostomy endotracheal tube changes.
• Performs CPR, including closed chest compressions and airway management.
• Selects, assembles, monitors, and evaluates mechanical ventilators.

• Requirements

  • Prior NICU experience is required.
  • Current Respiratory Care License in the state where working.
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed.

  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration (preferred).
    • Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional.

    Skills & Abilities

    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Effective communication skills.

    • Benefits

      • Competitive pay and incentives.
      • Referral bonuses.