Registered Respiratory Therapist, Hamilton

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.

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criteria established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
• Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. 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 an ethical, timely, cost‑effective, confidential, professional manner conducive to 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 in‑services, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in 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 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 required to effectively communicate with inter‑ and intra‑departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their families, and the public.
  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population that includes infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
  New incumbents must complete In‑Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
  Primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients and serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
  Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
  Perform responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost‑effective, confidential, professional manner conducive to the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
  Extensive contact with inter‑ and intra‑departmental personnel, physicians, office personnel, patients, families, and the public.
  Imperative to have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.

• 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

• 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
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers