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Contract respiratory therapist - Sch respiratory therapy

South Central Regional Medical Center

#BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Critical Care #PALS #Respiratory Therapy #RRT #Life Support

Quick overview

Provide respiratory care and life-support treatments across various clinical units based on staffing needs. Evaluate patients, administer therapies, and maintain respiratory equipment while documenting care accurately.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and active CRT or RRT licensure in Mississippi. Candidates must have at least three years of recent experience and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

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Job description

Contract respiratory therapist

Job title

Contract Respiratory Therapist

Department

Respiratory Therapy

Full time/Prn: Full Time (Temporary 12-Week Assignment)

Job summary

Provides respiratory care and life-support treatments across assigned units to support staffing needs. Operates on an 84-hour rotation while administering therapies, monitoring patient response, and maintaining flexibility to float between departments within competency.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
Active CRT or RRT licensure in the state of Mississippi
Minimum three (3) years recent respiratory care experience (within last five years)
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working across multiple clinical units or critical care settings
Previous float or resource role experience preferred

Essential duties & responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients according to physician orders and established protocols
Administer respiratory therapies and adjust treatment based on patient response
Monitor patient condition and respond to emergencies appropriately
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
Float between units within competency based on staffing needs
Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
Work required 84-hour rotation (seven 12-hour shifts per 14-day period), including weekends and holidays
Maintain attendance and performance expectations throughout assignment

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
Assist with patient positioning and transfers using proper body mechanics
Manual dexterity for procedures and equipment operation; 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.