Entry-Level RRT: Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Baptist Health Arkansas; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RRT) to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction under physician orders. The role requires documentation of patient responses and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT and Arkansas LRCP licenses, and have BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred depending on the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• RRT licensure and Arkansas LRCP required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and test patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols.
• Document patient responses and outcomes to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Customer care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Arkansas LRCP license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS & NRP preferred

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RRT) to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction under physician orders. The role requires documentation of patient responses and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT and Arkansas LRCP licenses, and have BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred depending on the department.