Registered Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues.

You will manage treatments—from nebulizers and oxygen therapy to ventilator support—using strong assessment and critical thinking to develop effective care plans in routine and emergent situations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program, upon hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AR, upon hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist within 30 days.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate therapy effectiveness based on patient age, abilities, and development needs.
• Recommend changes in specific therapy modes.
• Educate patients and arrange home respiratory care and follow-ups.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain department policies on QA, safety, environment, and infection control.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
• Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program, upon hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AR, upon hire and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 30 Days and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.