North Mississippi Health Services
Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $22+ per hour
North Mississippi Health Services, West Point, Mississippi, United States, 39773
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 TherapistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment 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:
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Clean and set up equipment.
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Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
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Non-exotic Aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
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Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
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Assist in stocking and assembling supplies
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Perform Pulse Oximetry
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Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests, under direct supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor.
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Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
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Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
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All other duties as assigned.
Job Knowledge:
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High School Diploma or equivalent; required
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Be an active Respiratory Therapy student, completed the first year of Respiratory school and in their second year.
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CPR credentialed
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In good standing to complete Associates degree in Respiratory Care within nine months.
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Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
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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 Services
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.
Specialty:
Respiratory TherapistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
OngoingEmployment 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 Services
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.