Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with NBRC-credentialed CRT and current state licensure. You will assess patients, implement and evaluate care plans, and educate patients and families in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, clinical leadership, and ongoing learning to improve patient outcomes. Strong computer basics are required, with orientation provided.

Qualifications

• Licensure and CRT credential as per NBRC requirements.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows/MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate progress and adjust care as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with care teams to improve health delivery.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership in daily tasks.
• Engage in ongoing learning and complete goals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient education

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

State license

CRT credential

Tools

Windows

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.

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