Therapist-Respiratory Certified PRN
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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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 - Graduation from a CoARC-accredited
Respiratory Care program. Minimum Required - Current Arkansas state
license (LRCP). - 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, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT -
Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed,
if applicable. Preferred/Desired - NRP
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Memphis , Therapist-Respiratory Certified PRN, Healthcare , Jonesboro, Tennessee
