Registered Respiratory Therapist – Patient-Centered Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care, demonstrate NBRC-credentialed skills (CRT) and maintain licensure. The role focuses on patient assessment, plan of care development and evidence-based administration in collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have current state licensure, NBRC credentials, and a commitment to lifelong learning; orientation will cover hospital and departmental procedures, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Must have NBRC CRT credential and state license.
• RRT credential preferred per NBRC guidelines.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicate/collaborate with others in providing patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

State license and/or RRT credential per NBRC

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care, demonstrate NBRC-credentialed skills (CRT) and maintain licensure. The role focuses on patient assessment, plan of care development and evidence-based administration in collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have current state licensure, NBRC credentials, and a commitment to lifelong learning; orientation will cover hospital and departmental procedures, with emphasis