Therapist-Respiratory Registered - Full-Time Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care using critical thinking and NBRC-recognized credentials. The role involves assessing patients, planning and implementing care, and educating patients and families within a hospital setting.

Applicants should hold a state license with RRT credential and complete ABG endorsement if applicable. A commitment to ongoing learning and teamwork is essential for delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• RRT credential per NBRC.
• ABG endorsed, if applicable.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education and health teaching.
• Collaborate with health care team and provide clinical leadership.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical thinking

Clinical leadership

Computer literacy

Education

RRT credential

State license

Job description

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.

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