Supervisor-Respiratory Therapist-Children's of Mississippi

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees to include scheduling, work allocation, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of patients; consults with physicians and staff to ensure delivery of quality patient care respiratory services.
• Operates and monitors respiratory equipment; administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; obtains blood samples and interprets blood gas data; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Educates patient and family members on the use of ventilators and other life-support systems, breathing exercises, and use of medications.
• Oversees the sanitization, testing, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and maintenance of applicable records and documentation. Promotes compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Physical and Environmental Demands:

Requirements

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC registration (RRT)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Additional Information

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00051116 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Children's Respiratory Therapy Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Supervisor-Respiratory Therapist-Children's of Mississippi Job Summary: To supervise and manage employees engaged in the evaluation and administration of 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. To assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring respiratory care standards. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: Two (2) years' respiratory therapy work experience Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: MS Respiratory Care Practitioner License, NBRC certification (CRT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

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