RRT Clinical Leader | Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused respiratory care, using NBRC-registered RRT expertise. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the care team to improve patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Minimum education includes an Associate's in Respiratory Therapy; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Mississippi and BLS are required, with ACLS- training a plus.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) or equivalent practice.
• Hospital experience preferred (1 year).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is expected.

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

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Clinical leadership

Lifelong learning

Education

Associates in Applied Sciences - Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's of Science

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused respiratory care, using NBRC-registered RRT expertise. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the care team to improve patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Minimum education includes an Associate's in Respiratory Therapy; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Mississippi and BLS are required, with ACLS- training a plus.