Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Cardiopulmonary

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

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Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) to manage and operate respiratory therapy equipment for patient assessment and treatment in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, AMA-approved program completion, 1 year of acute care experience, an Arkansas respiratory license, NBRC certification or eligibility, and BLS certification; associates degree and advanced credentials are preferred. Night shift, full-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• 1 year acute care experience.
• Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing; NBRC certified or eligible; BLS required.
• Preferred: Associates Degree and ACLS/ACCS/PALS/NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory therapy equipment for patient assessment and treatment.

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Cardiopulmonary

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

6700 - Cardiopulmonary

Full time , Nights

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Respiratory Therapist- CRT or RRT

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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

License/Certification: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing. Certified 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