Therapist-Respiratory Registered Lead - Baptist Memorial : Job Details

Overview

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. 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. Monitors, prioritizes, and organizes work environment to ensure safe and efficient operations in line with Company goals. Works in collaboration with the Manager/Director to ensure goals are obtained. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and organizes staff workload.

• 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

• #N/A

Minimum Required

• 3 year hospital experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 3 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Current state license.

Preferred/Desired

Training

• Hospital and Departmental Orientation.

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Minimum Required

• RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired

• PALS;ACLS

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