• 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 charting and charging.
• Equipment: Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.
• Education: The incumbent will serve as an instructor to students and individuals or groups upon request.

Job Knowledge:

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, this credential must be maintained with the NBRC.
• 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.
• Primarily caring for adults.
• New incumbents must complete hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Respiratory Therapy