Certified Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist, PRN, to deliver patient care across the hospital, including neonatal through geriatrics, in accordance with regulatory standards.

The role requires NBRC certification, AR licensure, BLS, and strong communication with physicians and staff. Safety-sensitive duties apply; supervision may be assigned when prepared.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with NBRC certification.
• Licensed to practice respiratory care in Arkansas; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Strong communication with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in all hospital areas including special care units.
• Maintain documentation as required by administration, state, and federal authorities.
• May be assigned supervisory responsibilities when adequately prepared.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Communication

Education

NBRC certification

Arkansas licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

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Certified Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Searcy, AR, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4182

• 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, associated, patients, and visitors.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

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.