PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Clinical Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care with clinical judgment and NBRC credentialing. You will assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care, administer medications, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the care team.

Completion of hospital orientation and BLS within 14 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing facility.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• RRT credential with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred.

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

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care with clinical judgment and NBRC credentialing. You will assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care, administer medications, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the care team.

Completion of hospital orientation and BLS within 14 days of hire are required.