Certified Respiratory Therapist-Oxford Pulmonary

Baptist Memorial Health; Oxford (MS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Memorial Health in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who uses critical thinking to provide respiratory care. The CRT credential is required, and the role involves assessing patients, implementing plans of care, and collaborating with the care team.

Minimum requirements include state licensure, CRT credential, and BLS within 14 days of hire. The position emphasizes patient education and continuous learning within a hospital setting.

Formación

• Current state license is required.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential per NBRC.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the patient and determine respiratory care needs.
• Implement and monitor the plan of care.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust treatment as needed.
• Administer prescribed respiratory medications.
• Educate patient and family about care and therapies.
• Participate in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to staff.
• Pursue lifelong learning and continuing education.
• Complete goals and documentation as assigned.

Conocimientos

Basic computer knowledge

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Educación

CRT credential

Herramientas

EPIC

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Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified 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,


• 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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Current state license.


• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Current state license.


• State licensure and/or \"CRT\" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

• Previous experience with EPIC.


• Previous experience with CPAP/BiPAP or DME experience.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT


• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.