Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Health; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Starkville, MS is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care. The role requires RRT certification, an active state license, and the ability to administer medications and educate patients. ACLS is a plus; a minimum of 1 year hospital experience is preferred.

Strong computer literacy (Windows and MS Office) is expected to support clinical workflows. The therapist will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans while contributing to care

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice respiratory care.
• RRT credential issued by NBRC.
• Basic computer knowledge with Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide health teaching to patient and family.
• Participate in efforts to improve health care delivery.
• Collaborate with care teams and provide clinical leadership.
• Pursue lifelong learning and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RRT credential

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job 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. Assesses, evaluates results, and implements 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 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.

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

• State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

Training

• Hospital and Departmental Orientation.

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS