REGISTERED RESP. THERAPIST - PDN (AS NEEDED)

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Matching Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide care in the Respiratory Therapy Department. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments, performing diagnostics, and educating patients on equipment and techniques.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to develop and implement effective care plans. The ideal candidate holds a respiratory therapy credential (RRT), an Arkansas license, and BLS; ACLS within 6

Qualifications

• :// 1) Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a respiratory therapy program graduate, 2) Arkansas license to practice respiratory care and RRT credential, 3) BLS mandatory, ACLS within 6 months, PALS/NRP preferred, 4) capable of working under pressure and as part of a healthcare team, 5) 1–2+ years hospital/ICU experience preferred, 6) acute care and critical care exposure preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Educate patients on breathing techniques and equipment use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists on care plans.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

PALS/NRP preferred

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Independence

Critical care experience

Neonatal care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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REGISTERED RESP. THERAPIST - PDN (AS NEEDED)

PDN Non-Management Jefferson Regional Main Hospital, Pine Bluff, AR, US

What You Should Know About the RegisteredRespiratory Therapist:

• This is a 12-hour shift position with typical hours ranging from 7 a.m./p.m.-7 p.m. /a.m.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Respiratory Therapy Department

Job Summary:

A registered respiratory therapist assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders, such as but not limited to asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia. They administer respiratory treatments, conduct diagnostic test, and educate patients on breathing techniques and equipment use. Additionally, they collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Technical diploma in Respiratory Therapy is required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Graduate for an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Current license with the Arkansas State Medical Board and Registered through the Nation Board of Respiratory Care RRT credential required
• Regulatory Requirements: BLS required upon hire or before patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire, PALS/NRP preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, and other respiratory therapists
• Assess patient needs and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Must be self motivated, have the ability to work independently, maintain a high level of accuracy, and have the ability to handle confidential material
• 2+ years hospital experience preferred
• 1+ years of respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Experience in critical care and/ or neonatal care areas preferred
• Proficiency in various respiratory therapy techniques preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition ReimbursementAnd much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.