Therapist-Respiratory Certified PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking a qualified Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional respiratory care. The role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, administering prescribed medications, and providing health education. The ideal candidate will have a current state license, preferred one year of hospital experience, and show proficiency in Windows OS. Join our team to support health and healing in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess current state license and CRT credential.
• At least 1 year of hospital experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient for respiratory care needs.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed and provide health education.
• Participate in health care delivery improvement activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Health teaching/education

Collaboration

Education

State licensure or CRT credential

Tools

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 lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

• Current state license.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• 1 year hospital experience (Preferred/Desired).

Education

• Current state license.
• State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Training

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP