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Therapist-Respiratory Registered
Job Description
Therapist-Respiratory Registered
Job ID:
40247
Job Category:
Respiratory Care Services
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Nights
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Facility:
BMH Calhoun Hospital
Location:
Calhoun City, MS
Overview
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 successfullypleting examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses, evaluates results, and implementsplex 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.
Minimum Required
Current state license.
Preferred/Desired
1 year hospital experience.
Education
State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Minimum Required
Current state license.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Hospital and Departmental Orientation.
Minimum Required
Successfulpletion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Computer literacy.
Minimum Required
Basicputer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Successfulpletion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Minimum Required
RRT;BLS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
ACLS