Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

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

Job summary

Baptist in Yazoo City, Mississippi is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care and support to patients. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and providing health education. The ideal candidate has clinical experience in respiratory care and certifications in RRT and BLS.

This position offers opportunities for clinical leadership and participation in activities to enhance healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the care plan.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Participate in activities to improve healthcare delivery.
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care experience

Basic computer knowledge (Windows, Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

BLS certification

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