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
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Who can apply
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