Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

About the role

Department: CC094012 Pulmonary. PRN — Monday - Friday, primarily 0800-1700; No Holidays, No Weekends. 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 the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments. Outpatient Clinics: ACNW Pulmonary, ACNW Primary Care, and Rogers Allergy Clinic as assigned; Monday - Friday, primarily 0800-1700; No Holidays, No Weekends. Performs Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) and patient education in any Outpatient clinic, as assigned. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments in the Outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient. Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members. Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures lung capacity of patients to determine if there is an impairment. 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 RCS related patient care needs are met. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant 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) - NBRC; RPFT - Arkansas Children's Hospital; Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - NBRC.

Schedule

Work Shift: Day Shift. Time Type: Part time.