Certified Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care Leader

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Starkville, MS. The role requires applying critical thinking to provide respiratory care, administering meds, and educating patients and families as part of a collaborative care team.

The successful candidate will hold a current state license with CRT credential, have recent respiratory care experience, and complete orientation. Lifelong learning and teamwork are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Current state license and NBRC CRT credential.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility).
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• 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

Basic computer skills

Education

Current state license

CRT credential

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Starkville, MS. The role requires applying critical thinking to provide respiratory care, administering meds, and educating patients and families as part of a collaborative care team.

The successful candidate will hold a current state license with CRT credential, have recent respiratory care experience, and complete orientation. Lifelong learning and teamwork are valued in this position.