Therapist-Respiratory Registered Seasonal No Benefits

Baptist • Jackson, MS

5d

About The Position

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills developed 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 CRT credential. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience in a hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility, and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• Current state license.
• State license and/or RRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Successful completion of entry- and advanced-level examinations for respiratory care practitioners.
• ABG endorsement, if applicable.
• RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire; CRT.
• Computer literacy, including basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital experience.
• ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides health teaching and education to patients, families, and/or significant others.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates and collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

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