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
Preferred/Desired
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
Preferred/Desired
* ACLS
* PALS
* NRP
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
Preferred/Desired
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
Preferred/Desired
* ACLS
* PALS
* NRP
Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN in jonesboro at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.