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Baptist Memorial Health

Therapist-Respiratory Certified Seasonal

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Description Job Summary:
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
Assess 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:
Current state license.
Special Skills:
Minimum Required - Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Licensure:
Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Minimum Required:
RRT;
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
; CRT

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$58,690 / year median in Mississippi

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