Therapist-Respiratory Registered

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Calhoun in Calhoun City, MS, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver advanced respiratory care and work with the care team to develop and implement patient plans. The role emphasizes assessment, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Candidates must hold NBRC RRT credentials and be committed to ongoing professional development and patient education. Clinical leadership and lifelong learning are valued in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBRC RRT credential.
• Current state licensure to practice respiratory care or eligible to obtain.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with care team to improve delivery of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses, evaluates results, and implements complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

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.