Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. This role involves providing respiratory care, assessing patients, and implementing care plans. The ideal candidate will hold a current state license, possess a CRT credential, and demonstrate critical thinking skills in patient care.

You will work collaboratively with healthcare teams, and assist in improving healthcare delivery while supporting lifelong learning. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system

BLS Certification

CRT credential

Education

State licensure and/or CRT credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 lifelong 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

Experience - 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

Licensure - Preferred/Desired

• ACLS