Registered Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care Leader

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

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.