Therapist-Respiratory Registered Prn

Jobtome; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care using critical thinking and NBRC-validated RRT credentials. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care, while educating patients and families and supporting clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum requirements include recent clinical respiratory care experience and an RRT credential, with a BLS certification due within two weeks of hire; ACLS/PALS are desirable.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required for the role.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills with Windows 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 and family education.
• Collaborates with care team to improve care delivery.
• Communicates with the care team.
• Provides clinical leadership.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS certified

Patient education

Education

RRT credential

Orientation completion

Tools

Windows

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.

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 WITHIN14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS
• PALS