About this opportunity
Baptist Memorial Health lists this Therapist-Respiratory Certified opportunity in starkville, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
Worksite address
starkville, MS, 39759, US
Who can apply
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