Registered Respiratory Therapist

5 Star Recruitment; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Responsibilities include setting up and operating Respiratory Therapy equipment for patient care. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current Arkansas Respiratory License, and BLS certification. Preferred candidates will have additional certifications such as ACLS and experience in an acute care setting. The role involves working in a hospital environment with a focus on patient assessment and treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various Respiratory Therapy equipment.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat respiratory diseases and illnesses.
• Provide care for both inpatients and outpatients in a clinical hospital setting.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Ability to handle stressful situations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

About the job Registered Respiratory Therapist

SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for the set up and operation of various types of Respiratory Therapy equipment to be utilized in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED, Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience: 1 year acute care experience preferred

License/Certification: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing. Registered by the NBRC or eligible by being a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

BLS required.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree, ACLS certification, ACCS certification, PALS, NRP

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must have the ability to move about freely and stand and walk for extended periods of time, respond quickly to emergencies, occassionally bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull rolling equipment up to 400 pounds using proper body mechanics. Will spend eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Clinical setting in hospital environment for both inpatients and outpatients

Must-Haves

• Minimum 1 Year exp as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BLS required
• License: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing.
• High School Diploma or GED, Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• License/Certification: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing. Registered by the NBRC or eligible by being a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Nice to Haves

• 1 year of relevant experience
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree, ACLS certification, ACCS certification, PALS, NRP