Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN II

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 National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A RRT 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.

Job
Job Category:
Respiratory Care Services
Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule:

Rotating
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Facility: BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS

• 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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

• Experience (Minimum Required): Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
• Experience (Preferred/Desired): 1 year hospital experience.
• Training: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office.
• Licensure: RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
  Preferred: ACLS.