Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - PRN

Johnson Regional Medical Center; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Respiratory Therapist PRN (RRT/CRT) to provide cardiopulmonary care under the Respiratory Therapy Director. The role requires performing ventilator management, ARDS/airway support, ABG sampling, and EKG duties in accordance with physician orders and department policies.

The position emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and continuous quality improvement, serving a diverse patient population including neonates,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification required.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Director, provide cardiopulmonary care per physician orders.
• Set up and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilators and related care.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analyze results; document in patient records.
• Provide patient assessment and adapt therapies based on responses and physician input.
• Perform EKGs and relay reports to physicians as required.
• Maintain equipment safety, sterilization procedures, and department records.

Skills

Oxygen delivery methods

Ventilator setup & monitoring

Airway management

Arterial blood gas sampling

EKG procedures

Pediatric/geriatric patient care

Medication administration safety

Patient safety & CQI participation

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Ventilators

Ventilation & airway equipment

Arterial blood gas analyzers

Job description

Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR is seeking a Respiratory Therapist PRN (RRT/CRT) to provide cardiopulmonary care under the Respiratory Therapy Director. The role requires performing ventilator management, ARDS/airway support, ABG sampling, and EKG duties in accordance with physician orders and department policies.

The position emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and continuous quality improvement, serving a diverse patient population including neonates,