Registered Respiratory Therapist | Certified Respiratory Therapist | RRT|CRT | Le Bonheur Children's | PRN | Night

About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for performing various respiratory care procedures and examinations for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role also involves assisting physicians during procedures, educating patients and staff, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs advanced respiratory care techniques such as invasive pressure monitoring, pulmonary artery catheterization, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases.
• Aids in the insertion of catheters as needed and performs arterial blood gas collection.
• Assesses and reassesses patients through observation, clinical data gathering, and reports findings accurately, making referrals to appropriate disciplines as necessary.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching, serving as a technical resource for patients, families, physicians, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental and hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care, or Technical Degree/Diploma in Respiratory Care.
• Preferred: No prior work experience.
• Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from Tennessee, Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the Arkansas State Medical Board.
• Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to prepare moderately complex written materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent pursuit of excellence. MLH offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, with some flexibility based on department needs.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to prepare moderately complex written materials.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Organizational and project management skills.