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Respiratory Therapist 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: ACLSPALS

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Yazoo City, MS

Occupation

Respiratory Therapists

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

yesterday

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