Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Variable - PRN -Biloxi Location

The Respiratory Therapist (NonReg) performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance. The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians. The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.

The Respiratory Therapist (NonReg) performs both therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care services necessary to improve and/or maintain an adequate oxygenation/acid-base balance. The Therapist will develop and collaborate patient care with healthcare staff and physicians. The Therapist will practice compliance with standard policies and procedures.

Provides respiratory care to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes Develops, implements, and/or adjusts orders based on patient assessment and patient response to therapy Provides scheduled and emergency therapy and/or diagnostic tests to patients/clients per policy and standard procedures Maintains accountability for patient care delegated or scheduled to others Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient care records per policy and standard procedures Communicates directly with appropriate health care team as needed Participates in team conferences and/or care coordination activities as needed Required

Respiratory Therapy associate's degree.

Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State Board of Health as well as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

One (1) Year of experience in all phases of respiratory care.

Part time · Night shift