Certified Respiratory Therapist-Oxford Pulmonary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care using critical thinking and NBRC-certified CRT credentialed practice. The role includes assessments, plan implementation, and patient education within a collaborative care team.

Minimum requirements include current state licensure and recent respiratory care experience; preferred includes 1 year hospital experience and CPR/ABG endorsements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current state license is required.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, SNF) expected.
• ABG endorsement may be preferred.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential per NBRC requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient and family health teaching/education.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

EPIC experience

CPAP/BiPAP/DME experience

Education

State licensure and CRT credential NBRC

Current state license

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Records

DME equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.