Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Community Options, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver quality care using critical thinking skills. The role involves patient assessments, care planning, and medication administration while collaborating with other caregivers. Ideal candidates will have RRT certification and a commitment to patient health education.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience required.
• RRT credential and BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.
• 1 year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops care plans.
• Implements and evaluates care, collaborates with healthcare professionals.
• Provides patient education and clinical leadership.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Health Education

Clinical Leadership

Education

RRT certification

BLS Certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows Operating System

Job description

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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 Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement 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 Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement 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

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.
  
  

Education

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

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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