Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist • Southaven, MS

3d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Current state license.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in a hospital, home care, or skilled nursing facility, and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• Basic computer knowledge using the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Successful completion of the entry-level exam for respiratory care practitioners.
• ABG endorsement, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital experience.
• ACLS.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed