Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN II

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with strong clinical reasoning and NBRC‑certified credentials (RRT). The role emphasizes assessment, plan development, and implementation of complex respiratory therapies.

The incumbent will educate patients and families, collaborate with care teams, and contribute to continuous improvements in care delivery. ACLS is preferred, and ongoing learning is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• 1 year hospital experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• RRT and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification is preferred.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

RRT Credential

Basic computer knowledge

Education

RRT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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

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