Lead Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Day Shift

Ultipro; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Hospital Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to coordinate daily therapy, perform ventilation support, and participate in critical events in Forrest City, AR. The role emphasizes PFT testing, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position requires an accredited respiratory care program graduate, AR licensure, and BLS certification, with ACLS/PALS/NRP considerations. Schedule is full-time with potential for shift adjustments.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited respiratory care program.
• Holds a current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Arkansas.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required.
• PFT competency or willingness to complete facility training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily respiratory therapy assignments, workload, patient priorities, breaks, and coverage.
• Provide direct respiratory care and assist with mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/NIV, oxygen therapy, and airway care.
• Participate in Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma, and difficult-airway events.
• Perform ordered pulmonary function testing and quality reviews.
• Coach patients to obtain acceptable testing results and complete preliminary reviews.
• Maintain documentation, patient charges, PFT logs, and departmental statistics.
• Monitor respiratory and PFT equipment, calibration, cleaning, and supplies.
• Assist with staff orientation, precepting, and clinical coaching.
• Identify and escalate patient-safety, staffing, documentation, equipment, or performance concerns.
• Support hospital policies, infection prevention, HIPAA, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and survey readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem Solving

PFT Testing Experience

Ventilation Support

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP Certification Possible

Job description

Forrest City Hospital Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to coordinate daily therapy, perform ventilation support, and participate in critical events in Forrest City, AR. The role emphasizes PFT testing, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff.

The position requires an accredited respiratory care program graduate, AR licensure, and BLS certification, with ACLS/PALS/NRP considerations. Schedule is full-time with potential for shift adjustments.