University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi
The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and administers therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care. They consult with physicians and operate respiratory equipment while monitoring patients' physiological responses.
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Job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist- Children's Center for Medically Fragile Children- Full Time/ PRN
To evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans.
Education & experience
Meet the requirements for registration by the national board for respiratory care (NBRC).
Mississippi licensure; NBRC Certification (CRT); NBRC Registration (RRT); Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Course C; PALS and/or NRP.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Knowledge of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, and mathematics.
Knowledge of respiratory health promotion and disease prevention.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and team members.
Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
Ability to maintain equipment and supplies.
Ability to ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time type: Part time
FTE %: 100
Benefits: Eligibility:
Job posting date: 07/14/2026
Candidates must meet the requirements for registration by the national board for respiratory care and possess Mississippi licensure along with various certifications. Knowledge of respiratory health and strong communication skills are essential.
Market context
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