Certified Respiratory Therapist — Patient Care Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with credentialed expertise and compassionate patient interaction. The role requires NBRC-certified CRT and licensure, with experience in clinical settings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the care team, leadership in clinical practice, patient education, and ongoing learning to enhance health outcomes. On-site hospital environment with responsibilities across care plans.

Qualifications

• State licensure and/or CRT credential in accordance with NBRC.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Responsabilités

• 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Communication

Formation

State licensure / CRT credential

Outils

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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

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

Education

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

Training

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.