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Baptist

Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Baptist, West Memphis, Arkansas, us, 72303

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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

Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

1 year hospital experience.

Education Training

Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Special Skills

Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Licensure

RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

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