Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Mississippi seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver care using advanced clinical judgment. The successful candidate will be an RRT, capable of assessment, plan development, and execution of respiratory interventions within a hospital unit.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, plan implementation, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team to improve health outcomes. Hospital experience and NBRC credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required or within hire period (NBRC).
• Experience in respiratory care, ideally in hospital settings.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and determine the care plan.
• Develop and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust care as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and provide clinical leadership.

Skills

RRT

BLS Certification

ACLS

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Business Unit BMH North Mississippi Hospital
• Department Respiratory Therapy

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.

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.
• Adminsisters 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

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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