Therapist-Respiratory Certified

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with critical thinking honed through NBRC-credentialed practice. The role emphasizes patient care, education, and collaboration within the care team to improve health outcomes.

The position requires current state licensure, CRT credential, and adherence to hospital orientation and safety standards. BLS is required, with ACLS preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Current state license required.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience.
• CRT credential per NBRC required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care and adjusts as needed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient and family health teaching/education.
• Collaborates with the care team to improve delivery.
• Provides clinical leadership and fosters lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals within the department.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

CRT credential (NBRC)

State licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

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