Respiratory Therapist-Children's of Mississippi-Full Time
Core
Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory therapy outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operate respiratory equipment, administer medical gases and medications, monitor physiological responses, perform diagnostic tests, educate patients and families, maintain equipment, ensure infection control compliance
Preferred skills
ACLS, PALS, NRP, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients through interviews and diagnostic tests; operate and monitor ventilators and medical gas delivery apparatus; administer medications and maintain airway clearance; monitor vital signs and blood gases; educate patients on life-support systems; inspect and sanitize respiratory equipment