Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with NBRC CRT credentials. You will assess patients, implement plans of care, and educate patients and families as part of a collaborative care team.

Required licensure and CRT credential, BLS, and hospital-based orientation are expected. ACLS is preferred and ongoing learning is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current state respiratory care license.
• State licensure and CRT credential per NBRC.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

State license

NBRC CRT credential

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient,
• 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 life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Current state license.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Current state license.
• State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS