Certified Critical Care Respiratory Therapist, Womens Hospital

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 charging.

Equipment:

Select, assemble, assure proper function and perform quality control while maintaining infection control.

Education:

Teach patients, family members or care givers; provide learning opportunities for students and /or groups.

Requirements:

Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

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.

New incumbents must complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation and orientation to the Critical Care Units.

About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.