Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. This role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, and providing health education. Candidates must have CRT certification and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. The position requires critical thinking skills and offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CRT certification.
• ACLS preferred.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire required.
• Basic computer knowledge with Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide health teaching/education.
• Participate in healthcare improvement activities.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Health teaching/education

Clinical leadership

Basic computer knowledge (Windows, Microsoft Office)

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Experience

Preferred: 1 year hospital experience.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: ACLS

Minimum: CRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Special Skills

Minimum: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Training

Minimum: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.