Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their compassionate team. This role involves utilizing critical thinking skills to assess patients, develop care plans, and administer treatments. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality respiratory care while collaborating with other health professionals. The organization is committed to rewarding its staff with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Current state license required for practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Preferred ACLS certification and 1 year of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients, developing and implementing care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Clinical Leadership

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

Current State License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows Operating System

Job description

Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Current state license.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year hospital experience.

Minimum: Current state license.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: ACLS

Minimum: RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Special Skills

Minimum: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Training

Minimum: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry - healing, preaching, and teaching. We reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums, and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 4320 - Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN
Facility: BMH - Collierville Hospital
Department: CL Respiratory Therapy BMH Collierville
Category: Respiratory Care Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US: TN: Collierville
Located in the Memphis metro area