Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

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 -

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