Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care using advanced skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and require RRT licensure. Responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Previous clinical respiratory care experience, especially in a hospital, is preferred. This role involves supporting a caring environment essential for health and healing.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in a hospital, home care, or skilled nursing facility.
• Completion of BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred certification in ACLS, PALS, or NRP.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office

Clinical leadership

Health teaching/education

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation

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 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

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
• PALS
• NRP