Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Health Education, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Medication Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Prescription Drugs, Respiratory Therapy, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
Overview
Job Summary
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient,
- 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
Preferred/Desired
Recent graduates (within 1.5 years) holding CRT or RRT credentials through the NBRC and licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioners (LRCP) by the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Minimum Required
- Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
- Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Preferred/Desired
B
Baptist Memorial Health Care