CRT or RRT - TRAVEL AT HOME CONTRACT - 36 HR

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Arkansas seeks a respiratory therapist to join the team. You will prepare treatment medications, administer prescribed therapies and perform departmental procedures under general supervision.

A two-year or longer AMA-approved respiratory therapy program is desirable, and applicants must be licensed as a respiratory therapist in Arkansas. Prior experience is desirable but not required; strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine is

Qualifications

• Two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program desirable.
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Arkansas.
• Experience desirable but not required; strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment medications and administer prescribed therapies under general supervision.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical medicine understanding

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

License: Respiratory Therapist (Arkansas)

Tools

IPPB

CPAP

BiPAP

Job description

• A.S Graduation from a two year or longer AMA approved therapist school is desirable. Must be licensed as a respiratory therapist in the state of Arkansas.

Experience

• Previous experience desirable but not necessary. Should possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. Must be able to exercise judgment and accept greater responsibility in therapeutic procedures based on patient observation.

Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Normal/ corrected eyesight. Full range of hearing. Operates computer, IPPB, CPAP, BIPAP and other various respiratory equipment. Lifts and carries up to 30lbs. Pushes and pulls up to 70lbs. Frequent sitting, standing and walking.

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares treatment medications, administers prescribed treatments and performs various departmental procedures and duties all under general supervision.