Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care with critical thinking developed through education and NBRC-certification. The therapist evaluates and implements complex care plans, serves as a clinical resource, and educates patients and families while collaborating with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes lifelong learning, leadership, and adherence to safety standards, with duties including care delivery,

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility).
• 1 year hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows OS and Microsoft Office.

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.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Patient assessment

Plan of care

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

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 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.

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS