Therapist-Respiratory Certified

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care based on NBRC CRT credentials and state licensure. The role emphasizes patient care, plan of care implementation, and collaboration with the care team.

Minimum requirements include a current state license and NBRC credential; preferred: 1 year hospital experience and ongoing professional development. Must complete orientation and maintain basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current state license is required.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential per NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care and administers meds as prescribed.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Collaborates with team to improve health care delivery.
• Provides clinical leadership and supports lifelong learning.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

State license

CRT credential

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