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Job description
Respiratory Therapist
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, 39760, US
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