Therapist-Respiratory Registered Weekender Night

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Jackson, MS is seeking a Therapist-Respiratory Registered for weekend night shifts. This role involves providing respiratory care, evaluating patients, and implementing care plans. Candidates must possess an RRT credential and relevant clinical experience. The position requires effective communication, clinical leadership, and basic computer skills using Windows and Microsoft Office. A commitment to lifelong learning and participation in improving healthcare delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing facility.
• 1 year of hospital experience is preferred.
• Must have RRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and develop the plan of care.
• Implement and evaluate the plan of care.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Communicates with the care team.
• Provides clinical leadership.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care experience

Basic computer knowledge

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Basic computer knowledge

Education

State license and RRT credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

Therapist-Respiratory Registered Weekender Night

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 38427
• Job Category RESPIRATORY
• Business Unit MBMC Central MS
• Department Respiratory Therapy

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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses and evaluates results, and implements 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

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

Training

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

Special Skills

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

Licensure

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