RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Respiratory Care

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner must consistently meet or exceed customer expectations by assessing, treating, and/or testing patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols. They must document patient responses to such and integrate clinical expertise to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols.
• Provide treatment and/or testing for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Document patient responses to assessments, treatments, and tests.
• Integrate clinical expertise to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience or greater as a respiratory therapist.
• Certifications/Licensures: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP), Basic Life Support Provider (BLS). Prefer PALS & NRP. ACLS may be required depending on the assigned department.