Therapist-Respiratory Registered

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Yazoo City, MS is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and lead patient assessment and care planning. This role requires critical thinking skills and effective communication with other caregivers to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate must possess a current state license and RRT credential, along with recent clinical respiratory care experience. Responsibilities include administering medications, evaluating care plans, and supporting patient education.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current state licensure.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop the care plan.
• Implement and evaluate the care plan.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Patient assessment

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Windows Operating System

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.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

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

Preferred/Desired Experience

• 1 year hospital experience.

Minimum Required Licensure

• Current state license.
• RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required Training

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Minimum Required Special Skills

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

Preferred/Desired Certifications

• ACLS
• PALS