Therapist-Respiratory Registered

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes critical thinking, assessment, and collaboration with care teams to implement and evaluate treatment plans.

The position requires an active state license and NBRC RRT credential, with BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS is preferred for advancement and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state license in respiratory care.
• RRT credential by NBRC.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS

Education

State license

RRT credential

Tools

Windows OS

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 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 and 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.

Overview

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 and 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.

Specifications

Experience

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

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

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

Training

• Hospital and Departmental Orientation.

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Minimum Required

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

Licensure

• Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS