Registered Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Arkansas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will manage breathing therapies, ventilation support, and oxygen therapies, while applying assessment skills to develop effective care plans.

The role emphasizes urgency, calm under pressure, and strong problem-solving to help patients achieve good outcomes. Team collaboration and ongoing professional development are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure (AR) on 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 appropriateness/effectiveness by patient age and abilities.
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
• Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and follow-up assessments.
• Maintain personal and professional growth through department meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain department policies, procedures and infection control.

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program

Respiratory Care Practitioner: AR

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support - CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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

• 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

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.

Pay Range

$26.70 - $39.71 /hour