Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job ID: 000FZ4
Winfield, AL
Clinical-Non Nursing - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Full Time - Variable

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to the overall mission of the hospital by ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are crucial, given the extensive contact with various stakeholders including patients, staff, and physicians.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. These disciplines include: patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated).
• Initiates responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.

Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Associate's Degree Respiratory. Required

Licenses and Certifications

- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible registered in the state in which facility is located. Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support. Required

Work Experience

- Less than 1 year. Previous clinical experience. Required
- Less than 1 year. Hospital experience. Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
- Good communication skills is required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
- The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
- This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
- The incumbent will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
- It is expected that the incumbent perform his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
- The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
- It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 100 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations: Frequently

Benefits Available

- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

- Registered Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy License

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

- Associates of Respiratory Therapy and Associates of Respiratory Therapy

You must have a Associates or higher