Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - Patient Care

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a CRT or RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner I who assesses, treats, and tests patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction under physician orders and protocols. Documentation of patient responses and integration of clinical expertise are essential to improve care and outcomes.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, CRT or RRT credentialing, Arkansas LRCP licensure, and BLS; PALS and NRP may be required depending on the

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• PALS and NRP may be required depending on the department.
• ACLS may be required depending on the assigned department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and/or test patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols.
• Document patient responses to therapies and testing.
• Integrate clinical expertise to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

CRT or RRT certification

Arkansas LRCP licensure

BLS certification

PALS

NRP

ACLS may be required

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a CRT or RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner I who assesses, treats, and tests patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction under physician orders and protocols. Documentation of patient responses and integration of clinical expertise are essential to improve care and outcomes.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, CRT or RRT credentialing, Arkansas LRCP licensure, and BLS; PALS and NRP may be required depending on the