Therapist-Respiratory Certified

  • Baptist Memorial
  • Jonesboro, Arkansas
  • Full Time
Therapist-Respiratory Certified

at Baptist Memorial in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

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

+ Current state license.

+ 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

+ Current state license.

+ State licensure and/or CRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

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

+ BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT

+ Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Preferred/Desired

+ ACLS

+ PALS

+ NRP

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Job ID: 487246428
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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