Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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About the job
Respiratory Therapist
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Full Time/PRN
Full Time
Job Summary
Administers respiratory care and life‑support treatments to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies; serves as a resource for respiratory department technicians.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program.
- Licensed/Certified by MS State Board of Health.
- ACLS and PALS required.
Preferred Qualifications
- BLS/ACLS preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients per protocols.
- Adjust therapy based on patient response.
- Demonstrate proper equipment use and report malfunctions.
- Monitor patients and respond in emergencies.
- Document care accurately; follow infection control.
- Precept students; communicate with physicians.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
- Assist with patient positioning and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Manual dexterity for procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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South Central Regional Medical Center hires nurses, front-office staff and therapists in Laurel, Mississippi.
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