Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 21, 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 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
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Jackson , Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Healthcare , Jackson, Mississippi
