Baptist Memorial Health Care
Therapist-Respiratory Registered
Baptist Memorial Health Care, Jonesboro, Arkansas, us, 72402
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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses, evaluates results, and implements 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 lifelong learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Experience
Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
Minimum Required – Experience
Current state license.
Preferred/Desired – Experience
1 year hospital experience.
Education
State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Training
Hospital and Departmental Orientation.
Special Skills
Computer literacy.
Licensure
Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Minimum Required – Licensure
RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Preferred/Desired – Licensure
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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 lifelong learning.
Completes assigned goals.
Experience
Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
Minimum Required – Experience
Current state license.
Preferred/Desired – Experience
1 year hospital experience.
Education
State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Training
Hospital and Departmental Orientation.
Special Skills
Computer literacy.
Licensure
Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Minimum Required – Licensure
RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Preferred/Desired – Licensure
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Other
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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