Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Assesses the patient.

Develops the plan of care.

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:

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:

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:

RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired:

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Worksite address

jonesboro, AR, 72402, US

Who can apply

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