Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville, MS, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality patient care. The role requires critical thinking, NBRC NB credential (RRT), and the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care in collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, leadership, and ongoing professional learning to improve care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice respiratory care.
• RRT credential from NBRC required.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• ABG endorsement, if applicable.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows and Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Computer literacy

Education

State license or NBRC RRT credential

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Oktibbeha County Hospital
• Department Respiratory Therapy

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.

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