Therapist-Respiratory Registered

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with NBRC-credentialed RRT. The role involves assessment, planning, and implementation of care, including medication administration and family education.

Candidates should have an RRT or state license, BLS certification, and ideally 1 year of hospital experience. Strong teamwork and lifelong learning are valued.

Qualifications

• State license or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office.

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 education.
• Participates in improving health care delivery.
• Communicates with team to provide patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Education

State license or RRT credential

BLS certification

Tools

ABG knowledge

Job description

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.

Experience

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• 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.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

• 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.
• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE