Logo
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:

*

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.