Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The role involves providing respiratory care, assessing patients, and implementing care plans. Qualifications include a recent clinical respiratory care experience and RRT certification. Additional skills in computer usage and teamwork are essential. Desired certifications include ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Candidates will support continuous learning while ensuring quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital experience preferred.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in various settings.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops and implements the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Communicates with other caregivers in patient care.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Critical thinking skills

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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


• PALS


• NRP