Quick overview
Job description
The Respiratory Therapist 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.
Responsibilities:
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
Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy
License: Respiratory Care Practitioner or temporary permit issued by the MS State
Board of Health • Required: Certification• Certified Respiratory Therapist
Experience: None