Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Baptist Memorial Health Care • Carthage, MS

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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 credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current state license
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice
• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office
• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable

Nice To Haves

• 1 year hospital experience
• ACLS

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees