Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistProvides 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:1 year hospital experience.Education:Minimum Required:Associates in Applied Sciences - Respiratory TherapyPreferred/Desired:Bachelor's of ScienceTraining:Minimum Required:Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.Special Skills:Minimum Required:Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.Licensure:Minimum Required:RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRELicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MississippiPreferred/Desired:ACLS