Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimes prescribed by physicians. This position is full-time on the night shift.

Job Description

• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures
• Implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimes as prescribed by physicians

Requirements

• An Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program is required
• A credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• A Respiratory Therapist License issued by the state of Mississippi
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required (NRP and PALS within 90 days of hire)
• Experience in ventilators, high flow O2, and BiPAP is a must
• Cerner charting experience is a plus
• Must possess a positive attitude and good time management skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Shift

• Night shift