Registered Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Leader in Patient Care

Baptist; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with the skill and judgment gained through NBRC-certified training. The role requires an RRT credential and emphasizes patient assessment, plan development, and collaborative care across the multidisciplinary team.

The position includes administering prescribed medications, delivering patient and family education, and participating in efforts to improve health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows OS 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 life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with the skill and judgment gained through NBRC-certified training. The role requires an RRT credential and emphasizes patient assessment, plan development, and collaborative care across the multidisciplinary team.

The position includes administering prescribed medications, delivering patient and family education, and participating in efforts to improve health care delivery.