Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas Health Center

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Little Rock, AR. In this clinical role, you will provide essential respiratory care and support to patients with complex needs. Ideal candidates will have a valid RRT certification and experience in respiratory therapy, ensuring quality patient care and education.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED plus two years of direct respiratory care experience required.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides essential respiratory care including updrafts, MDIs, and patient education.
• Assists in emergencies and performs specialized respiratory procedures.
• Documents patient charts and enters treatment notes in the e-chart system.

Skills

Knowledge of Respiratory care procedures and treatments

Ability to Communicate effectively

Organization and time management

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas Health Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas Health Center

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Closing Date:

06/06/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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COM | PSY & AR State Hospital Partnership

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Arkansas Health Center (AHC) in Benton, AR, provides essential respiratory care, including updrafts, MDIs, CPT, ABGs, spirometry, IPV, patient education, and mechanical ventilator management. The Therapist will also assist in emergencies and perform specialized respiratory procedures as required. AHC is a 310-bed skilled nursing psychiatric facility serving elderly and disabled individuals with complex needs, including cognitive impairments. This role is critical to supporting AHC’s mission to provide specialized respiratory services and care for its residents.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of direct respiratory care experience or Associate's degree in respiratory care required.
• Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities;

• Knowledge of Respiratory care procedures and treatments
• Ability to Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Applicable medical equipment and supplies, medical terminology, treatments
• Organization and time management
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory care.
• ACCS, NPS, ACLS.
  
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine respiratory care procedures, including updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV).
• Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, tracheotomies, and trach management, including emergency and rapid responses.
• Educates patients regarding use, care, and cleaning of personal respiratory devices.
• Moves equipment and medical supplies into assigned work areas and transports diagnostic equipment as needed. Provides mechanical ventilator setup and management.
• Enters patient treatment notes in e-chart system and documents patient charts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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