RRT II

Arkansas Children's · Little Rock, AR · 17 mo ago

OTHRFull-time

Full Time, 7p-7a

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.
Makes measurements of lung capacity 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.

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP): (AR) - Arkansas State Medical Board
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) - National Asthma Educator Certification Board
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty (NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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.
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.

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