Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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.
• Education: Minimum Required - Associates in Applied Sciences - Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure: Minimum Required - RRT; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - Mississippi.
• Special Skills: Minimum Required - Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.