Certified Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas, is seeking a certified therapist responsible for delivering respiratory care across various hospital settings, including special care units. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program and possess the necessary certifications, including BLS.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation as required and potentially supervising colleagues. Candidates should have strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice respiratory care in Arkansas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, associates, patients, and visitors.
• Must deliver appropriate care considering age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for respiratory care given in the hospital including special care units.
• Maintain documentation as required by administration and regulatory agencies.
• May supervise others when adequately prepared.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and satisfactory completion of the certification examination by the NBRC.
• Training and Experience: Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Arkansas. BLS required. ACLS preferred but not required.
• Job Knowledge: Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with regards to age specific considerations. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, associates, patients, and visitors.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

Safety Sensitive Classification

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Description

A certified therapist who is responsible for respiratory care given in any area of the hospital including special care units. Maintains appropriate documentation as required by administration, state, and federal authorities, and regulatory agencies. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities when adequately prepared.

Physical Effort

Maintains good physical well being. Job requires walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.

Mental Effort

Maintains good emotional well being. Possesses the ability to work under stress.