Therapist-Respiratory Registered

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

Job summary

Baptist in Yazoo City is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care, assess patients, and develop care plans. This role requires communication and collaboration with other caregivers, emphasizing a caring relationship to facilitate health and healing.

Applicants must hold a valid state license and/or RRT credential, with 1 year of hospital experience preferred. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire. The position offers opportunities to enhance professional skills and participate in improving healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in the relevant settings.
• State license and/or RRT credential required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care experience

Basic computer knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

State license

RRT credential

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, 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.
• 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