Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to apply critical thinking skills in patient care within a hospital setting. A CRT credential is required, demonstrated by NBRC examinations, to provide safe and effective respiratory support.

Responsibilities include assessment, plan implementation and evaluation, medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with team members.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential.
• Successful completion of NBRC exams (CRT).

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 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

Basic computer knowledge

Education

CRT credential

State licensure

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.

Overview

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

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