Clinical Leader | Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Baptist Memorial Health; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care based on education and NBRC-acquired RRT credentials. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients and families, and contributing to efforts to improve health care delivery. A current state license is required, with ACLS preferred and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• RRT credential per NBRC.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• 1 year hospital experience.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

State license or RRT credential

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care based on education and NBRC-acquired RRT credentials. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients and families, and contributing to efforts to improve health care delivery. A current state license is required, with ACLS preferred and BLS within 14 days of hire.