Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute Care

About The Role

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop effective treatment plans. This role is central to emergency response, patient education, and maintaining high clinical standards — supporting patients from neonatal through older adult populations. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, values teamwork, and is committed to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic testing, including bedside testing, EKGs, and blood gas analysis
• Deliver tobacco cessation education
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient response, communicating changes in condition to the care team
• Respond to codes and emergent respiratory calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health, medication use, and illness management
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and manage supplies
• Support ongoing performance improvement initiatives
• Provide care across all patient age groups while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (required)
• Active RRT license in the state of Arkansas (required)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in physically demanding environments with exposure to biological and chemical hazards
• Strong critical thinking skills, reliability, and a commitment to patient-centered care

Skills

• Active RRT license
• Diagnostic and clinical proficiency
• Rapid emergency response
• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRCP certifications