Therapist-Respiratory Registered

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with NBRC-credentialed RRT status. The role involves patient assessment, plan development, implementation, and evaluation, with teaching for patients and families.

A licensed state clinician is required, with hospital experience preferred and orientation completion expected. The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership in clinical practice, ongoing learning, and adherence to professional standards in

Qualifications

• Current state license required.
• RRT credential per NBRC.
• Hospital experience preferred (1 year).
• Orientation completed (hospital/departmental).
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and administer medications.
• Evaluate the plan and provide education to patient and family.
• Collaborate with the care team and lead clinical activities.
• Pursue lifelong learning and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Basic computer knowledge

Education

RRT credential

State license

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.

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.

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

Training

• Hospital and Departmental Orientation.

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

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