Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Weekender Days

Baptist Memorial Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Weekend Day shifts in Jackson, MS. The role emphasizes critical thinking learned through NBRC credentialing (CRT) and a patient-centered approach to care.

Minimum state licensure is required; ACLS preferred and BLS must be certified within 14 days of hire. The position focuses on assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current state license as Respiratory Therapist is required.
• ACLS preferred; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicate/collaborate with others in providing patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

CRT credential

Basic computer skills

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Weekender Days

Summary

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

Minimum:Current state license.

Experience

Preferred:1 year hospital experience.

Minimum:Current state license.

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.