Per Diem/PRNPer Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist
$22+/hour
Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Health Services
West Point, MS
$22+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
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**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.
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
Employer
North Mississippi Health Services
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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.
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