Per Diem / PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS

**Therapeutic Modalities:**

* Ventilatory management, recommend and administer therapeutic regime. Airway Management.

**Diagnostic:**                    

* Assess and perform acid base, ventilation , oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures.

**Assessment:**                    

* Clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy.

**Documentation:**              

* Maintain records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate patient charging.

**Equipment:**                     

* Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.

**Education:**                      

* Teach patients, family members or care givers; provide learning opportunities for students and /or groups.

**Requirements:**

* Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible.  
* The incumbent must maintain a valid and current Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License. 
* This position must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to care for a wide range of patients, including; infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
* New incumbents must complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation and orientation to the Critical Care Units.