Therapist-Respiratory Registered-Days

Community Options, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Respiratory Therapist who will provide respiratory care utilizing critical thinking and nursing skills. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing care plans, and administering medication. Candidates must possess a current state license and RRT credential. This position offers the opportunity to impact patient health positively while working within a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Current state license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating System required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and develops the plan of care.
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Leadership

Education

State license

RRT credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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.
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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