About this opportunity
Baptist Memorial Health lists this Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN opportunity in yazoo city, 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 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
Worksite address
yazoo city, MS, 39194, US
Who can apply
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