Registered Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Care Leader

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 and 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 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. 3 year hospital experience. Education AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy awarded by a CoARC accredited program. Training Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Special Skills Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Licensure/Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist credential awarded in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist awarded by the Tennessee State Licensing Board. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation