Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Health Education, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Medication Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 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 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
Education
Minimum Required
- Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure:
- Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board
Minimum Required
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired
B
Baptist Memorial Health Care