Therapist-Respiratory Registered Seasonal No Benefits

Therapist-Respiratory Registered Seasonal No Benefits

Job ID: 42480

Job Category: Respiratory Care Services

Work Type: Seasonal

Work Schedule: Rotating

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Facility: MBMC Central MS

Location: Jackson, MS

Overview

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses and evaluates results, and implements complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS

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