Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Nights - PRN

Job DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory careservices necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance.The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians.The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes• Develops, implements, and/or adjusts orders based on patient assessmentand patient response to therapy• Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and/or diagnostic tests topatients/clients per policy and standard procedures• Maintains accountability for patient care delegated or scheduled to others• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health careprovider• Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records perpolicy and standard procedures• Communicates directly with appropriate health care team as needed• Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities as neededEducation: Associate's degree in respiratory therapyLicense: Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS StateBoard of Health • Required: Certification• Certified Respiratory Therapist