IHA RRT CRT Traveler

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas in Little Rock is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to support acute care patients with cardiopulmonary needs. You will assess, treat, and document patient responses under physician orders and clinical protocols.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate, AR LRCP, RRT or CRT, and BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (prefer A.S. degree)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) (Prefer ACLS, PALS, & NRP)

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and test patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols.
• Document patient response and outcomes to therapies and interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and teammates to improve patient care and outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Arkansas LRCP (Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner)

Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)

ACLS, PALS, & NRP preferred

Job description

Summary

To meet or exceed customer expectations. To assess, treat, and/or test patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician order(s) and /or protocol(s), and to document the patient response to such. To integrate his/her expertise as a clinician with the intent of improving the quality of patient care and affecting outcomes.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program (prefer A.S. degree), Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory Therapist, Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP), and Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) (Prefer ACLS, PALS, & NRP)

Job Hours

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.