Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide skilled respiratory care. An NBRC-registered RRT with current state licensure and BLS is required; ACLS is preferred.

The role includes patient assessment, plan development, implementation, and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes. This position emphasizes patient education, clinical leadership, and ongoing professional development, with responsibilities spanning care delivery, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• RRT credential from NBRC.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS 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

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

RRT credential (NBRC)

State license

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.

Overview

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.

Training

• Hospital and Departmental Orientation.

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Minimum Required

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

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