Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II — Day Shift

About the role

Part time (2 x 12s) — Day Shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
• Measures lung capacity to determine if there is impaired function.
• Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with breathing.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides feedback and reports on changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• May maintain in‑stock supplies and equipment and requests non‑stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management.
• May participate in interdisciplinary committees, initiatives, collaboration and similar groups related to ongoing hospital expansion, remodeling, and similar construction to ensure optimal respiratory care services related patient care needs are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate Degree or equivalent experience.

Required certifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) – Arkansas State Medical Board; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Recommended certifications: Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS) – NBRC; Certified Asthma Educator (AE‑C) – National Asthma Educator Certification Board; Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – NBRC; Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RPFT – Arkansas Children's Hospital; Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) – NBRC.

Benefits

$5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Day shift, part‑time (2×12‑hour shifts).