Registered Respiratory Therapist (rrt)

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 1 year hospital experience. Education Minimum Required Associates in Applied Sciences - Respiratory Therapy Preferred/Desired Bachelor's of Science Training Minimum Required Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RRT; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - Mississippi Preferred/Desired ACLS