Respiratory Therapist - Certified

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Starkville, MS is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care, assess patient needs, implement and evaluate care plans, and administer prescribed medications. The role emphasizes patient and family education and collaboration with the care team.

Candidates must hold CRT and an active state license, plus recent respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires valid state license and CRT credential.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office).
• BLS certification expected within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS certification and 1 year hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Educate patients, families, and significant others on health topics
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Collaborate with healthcare team members
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
• Achieve assigned goals

Skills

State license & CRT

Clinical experience

Computer skills

BLS within 14 days

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care, demonstrating skills through education, experience, and certification as a CRT. They assess patients, implement, evaluate care plans, and administer prescribed medications. The role involves patient and family education, clinical leadership, and participation in healthcare improvement activities. Collaboration and communication with the care team are essential.

The Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care, demonstrating skills through education, experience, and certification as a CRT. They assess patients, implement, evaluate care plans, and administer prescribed medications. The role involves patient and family education, clinical leadership, and participation in healthcare improvement activities. Collaboration and communication with the care team are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Educate patients, families, and significant others on health topics
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Collaborate with healthcare team members
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
• Achieve assigned goals

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and CRT credential
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office)
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• Preferred: 1 year hospital experience, ACLS certification