Therapist-Respiratory Registered Seasonal No Benefits

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care, demonstrate NBRC-credentialed skills (CRT) and maintain licensure. The role focuses on patient assessment, plan of care development and evidence-based administration in collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have current state licensure, NBRC credentials, and a commitment to lifelong learning; orientation will cover hospital and departmental procedures, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Must have NBRC CRT credential and state license.
• RRT credential preferred per NBRC guidelines.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient.
• Develop the plan of care.
• Implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicate/collaborate with others in providing patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Support lifelong learning.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

State license and/or RRT credential per NBRC

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job 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.

Minimum Required Experience

Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Current state license.

Preferred/Desired Experience

1 year hospital experience.

Minimum Required Education

State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current state license.

Minimum Required Training

Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Computer literacy. Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Required Licensure

Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT

Preferred/Desired Licensure

ACLS