North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory Therapist for a per diem / prn job in West Point, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Per Diem
Patient Care:
Assist the Respiratory Therapists with providing the following direct patient care outside of the critical care areas to assigned patients under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapist:
Clean and set up equipment.
Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
Non-exotic Aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
Assist in stocking and assembling supplies
Perform Pulse Oximetry
Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests, under direct supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
All other duties as assigned.
Job Knowledge:
High School Diploma or equivalent; required
Be an active Respiratory Therapy student, completed the first year of Respiratory school and in their second year.
CPR credentialed
In good standing to complete Associates degree in Respiratory Care within nine months.
Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID . Posted job title: Respiratory Therapy Intern, Prn, Variable Shifts, Nmmc-West Point
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you - your talents, your perspectives and your passions - and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" - our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.