Therapist-Respiratory Registered

Baptist Memorial Health Care; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care using evidence-based respiratory therapies. The RT will assess patients, plan and implement treatments, and collaborate with the care team. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required, with current state licensure and BLS/ACLS where applicable.

1 year hospital experience is preferred. Responsibilities include patient education, care coordination, and ongoing professional development to support

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• RRT credential NBRC.
• ACLS/BLS certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care and administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust therapy as needed.
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and engagement.
• Collaborate with care team to improve care delivery and outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals and participate in department orientation.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

RRT NBRC 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, 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
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.

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.

Preferred/Desired

• Computer literacy.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

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

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS

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