RRT II — Day Shift

Full time, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

About the role

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 of patients 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.

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. Provides feedback and reports 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 request non-stock items from outside vendors while 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 (RCS) related patient care needs are met. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) – Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Recommended Qualifications

• 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)
• RPFT – Arkansas Children's Hospital
• Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) – National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Full time
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM