Baptist Memorial Health

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, 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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS PALS

Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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. Job 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. Minimum Required Experience Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Current state license. Preferred/Desired Experience 1 year hospital experience. Minimum Required Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current state license. Minimum Required Training Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Minimum Required Special Skills Computer literacy. Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Minimum Required Licensure Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT Preferred/Desired Licensure ACLS

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 Hospital Experience. Education Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program. 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 NRP

Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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. Job 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. Minimum Required Experience Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Current state license. Preferred/Desired Experience 1 year hospital experience. Minimum Required Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current state license. Minimum Required Training Hospital and Departmental Orientation. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Minimum Required Special Skills Computer literacy. Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Minimum Required Licensure Successful completion of entry and advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT Preferred/Desired Licensure ACLS

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, 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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS PALS NRP

Job Summary Provides Respiratory Care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education to become a Respiratory Therapist. A Graduate Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by having been submitted to work as a Respiratory Therapist via a temporary RCP License submitted from the state of Mississippi or successfully passing the correct percentage of written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), indicating successful completion of the exam which allows the licensure level of Certified Respiratory Therapist to be applied. Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses and evaluates results, 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. Performs other job duties as assigned. This position will be for applicants who are within 12 months of graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, are awaiting the completion of their Certification and Registry examinations and have been submitted a temporary RCP license from the state of Mississippi allowing them to be able to function as a Respiratory Therapist for a limit of 6 months under the temporary RCP license or until Registry exam completion. Required Population Served Yes No Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities • Assesses the patient. • Develops the plan of care in conjunction/collaboration with a licensed RRT level therapist. • 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. • Supports life-long learning. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired MS-proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Academic and clinical preparation must have been acquired within prior 12 months. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired MS-proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.

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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS

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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS

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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS

Job Summary Provides Respiratory Care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education to become a Respiratory Therapist. A Graduate Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by having been submitted to work as a Respiratory Therapist via a temporary RCP License submitted from the state of Mississippi or successfully passing the correct percentage of written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), indicating successful completion of the exam which allows the licensure level of Certified Respiratory Therapist to be applied. Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses and evaluates results, 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. Performs other job duties as assigned. This position will be for applicants who are within 12 months of graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, are awaiting the completion of their Certification and Registry examinations and have been submitted a temporary RCP license from the state of Mississippi allowing them to be able to function as a Respiratory Therapist for a limit of 6 months under the temporary RCP license or until Registry exam completion. Job Responsibilities • Assesses the patient. • Develops the plan of care in conjunction/collaboration with a licensed RRT level therapist. • 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. • Supports life-long learning. • Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired MS-proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Academic and clinical preparation must have been acquired within prior 12 months. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired MS-proof of completion of academic and clinical preparation in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.

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. 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 Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required Current state license. Preferred/Desired 1 year hospital experience. Education State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care. 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 ACLS

Weekender Days Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a 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. 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. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: Current state license. Experience Preferred: 1 year hospital experience. Minimum: Current state license. Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred: ACLS Minimum: CRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Special Skills Minimum: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Training Minimum: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

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 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 ACLS PALS

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 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 ACLS

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 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 ACLS

Job Summary Provides all areas of assigned facility with equipment/supplies necessary for optimal patient care. Ensures that all patient care equipment/supplies comply with Infection Control and all other regulatory guidelines. Maintains inventory and delivers appropriate equipment/supplies to necessary departments/areas of the hospital to adequately utilization all resources. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified through Baptist Mission, Vision, Values, Principles. Performs other duties as assigned or directed. Responsibilities Monitors, inventories, and restocks equipment/supplies throughout the hospital as needed. Maintains PAR levels to ensure that adequate inventory of sterile and unsterile supplies are readily available. Fills inventory supply requisitions and delivers supplies. Participates in annual physical inventory. Processes returned items appropriately. Understands, applies, and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures and standards. Performs general housekeeping functions. Maintains hospital, DNV and other quality control standards with subsequent records of sterilization procedures. Ensures safe operation of equipment. Maintains equipment and work area. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors. Performs quality control checks. Performs EKGs Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program that is approved by the CAAHEP or CoARC as a second-semester student in good standing. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required BLS within 14 Days of hire Preferred/Desired

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 1 year hospital experience. Education Minimum Required Associates in Applied Sciences - Respiratory Therapy Preferred/Desired Bachelor's of Science 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 Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - Mississippi Preferred/Desired ACLS