Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $22+ per hour

Company: North Mississippi Health Services
Location: West Point
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

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 #2232-0007EX. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapy Intern, Prn, Variable Shifts, Nmmc-West PointAbout North Mississippi Health ServicesAt 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.

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