Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: West Memphis
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

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

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