Therapist-Respiratory Certified PRN

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Meridian, MS seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care based on education and NBRC-credentialed CRT standards. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, plan of care implementation, medication administration, family education, and collaboration with the care team, with opportunities for clinical leadership and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Current state license required.
• NBRC CRT credential required.
• ACLS preferred but not mandatory.

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 education.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates and collaborates with others in patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

CRT

Education

Current state license

State licensure and/or CRT credential NBRC

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 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