Therapist-Respiratory Certified Seasonal No Benefits

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

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory patient care using critical thinking and compassion. The role involves assessments, developing plans of care, and educating patients and families. A valid state license and clinical experience are mandatory. Candidates with hospital experience are preferred.

Join our team and support the health and healing of our community with a focus on lifelong learning and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• Current state license is required.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Provides patient education.
• Participates in health care delivery activities.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Clinical leadership

Education

State license and/or 'RRT' credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Therapist-Respiratory Certified Seasonal No Benefits

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 41690
• Job Category RESPIRATORY
• Business Unit MBMC Central MS
• Department Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• 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.

Minimum Required Experience

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

Preferred/Desired Experience

1 year hospital experience.

Minimum Required Education

State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current state license.

Minimum Required Training

Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer literacy. Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Required Licensure

Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT