Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $22+ per hour Job Listing at North Mississippi Health Services in West Point, MS (Job ID 4346876-2024-10-25)

Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory Therapist for a per diem / prn job in West Point, Mississippi.

• 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 #2232-0007EX. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapy Intern, Prn, Variable Shifts, Nmmc-West Point

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.