Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in West Memphis, Arkansas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care. The ideal candidate must possess strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment. Responsibilities include developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and their families. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire, along with a minimum of one year of hospital experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in various settings.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital experience required.
• Successful completion of orientation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop a care plan.
• Implement and evaluate the care plan.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Communication/collaboration

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows Operating System

Job description

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

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

Education

Training

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

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

Licensure

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE