Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN
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Job Location:
Jonesboro, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
- Hospital Experience.
Education
- Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
Minimum Required
- Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
- BLS ACLS PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure:
- Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board
Minimum Required
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- BLS ACLS PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
- NRP
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
