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Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Local Contract Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
$1,728 per week ( W-2, no stipends )
Day Shift – 3x12-hour shifts Start Date: ASAP.
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in a hospital setting. The therapist will provide intensive respiratory care, evaluate patient conditions, recommend treatment plans, and transport patients as medically prescribed. The role requires working within the scope of professional licensure with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans. Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provide education for discharge to home. Administer prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance. Perform oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal suctioning. Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring according to facility policy.
Review chest X-rays to determine whether further evaluation is needed. Perform 12-lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias. Conduct pulmonary function studies, including NIF and vital capacity testing.
Assist with respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement. Drain chest fluid using a PleurX catheter or similar device when applicable. Provide tracheostomy care, including emergency and non-emergency insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
Perform arterial punctures, assess ventilation efficiency, and monitor, record, and report test results. Follow laboratory policies and procedures in facilities with moderate-complexity labs, including specimen handling, equipment use, documentation, quality control, and maintenance. Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free-hand techniques and/or video laryngoscopy. Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor various mechanical ventilation systems. Assist with equipment preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
Document treatments, pre- and post-assessments, and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts. Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness. Provide accurate handoff communication during shift-to-shift rounds.
Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification, and correction of errors. Perform other duties as assigned. Schedule & Compensation Position Type: Local Contract
Day shift
Three 12-hour shifts per week Weekly
$1,728 (W-2, no stipends) Location: Gulfport, Mississippi Start Date: ASAP Apply today to be considered for this local Respiratory Therapist opportunity in Gulfport, Mississippi. Note: Guaranteed hours, required certifications, and minimum experience were not specified in the provided details.
About the role
The therapist will provide intensive respiratory care, evaluate patient conditions, recommend treatment plans, and transport patients as medically prescribed. The role requires working within the scope of professional licensure with minimal supervision.