Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Memphis (TN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced respiratory care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families on health management.

The ideal candidate holds a current state license and RRT credential, with recent hospital, home care, or SNF experience, and a CoARC-accredited degree.

Qualifikationen

• Current state license and RRT credential from NBRC is required.
• Recent clinical experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings.
• Minimum of an AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
• Computer literacy with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• BLS certification; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and provide clinical leadership.
• Support ongoing professional development and meet assigned goals.

Kenntnisse

Clinical experience

Leadership

Patient education

Computer literacy

License & RRT

Ausbildung

AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

RRT credential (NBRC)

State license to practice

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

This position involves providing respiratory care using advanced clinical skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The therapist assesses patients, develops, implements, and evaluates care plans, administers medications, and educates patients and families on health management. They serve as a clinical resource, offering leadership and supporting continuous learning to improve healthcare delivery. The role requires collaboration with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care and participation in activities aimed at enhancing clinical practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Recent clinical experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings
• Minimum of an AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation
• Computer literacy with Windows OS and Microsoft Office
• Basic life support (BLS) certification; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Administer prescribed medications and provide health education
• Collaborate with healthcare team and provide clinical leadership
• Support ongoing professional development and meet assigned goals