Therapist-Respiratory Certified

at Baptist Memorial Health

Competitive 

 Starkville, MS, US

Onsite | Full Time

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Job Summary

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.

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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

  • 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

  • Current state license.
  • State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

  • Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

  • BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
  • Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Preferred/Desired

  • ACLS

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