Registered Respiratory Therapist, POOL

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across hospital areas, including critical care units. The role requires graduation from an accredited RT program and AR state licensure, with NBRC registry completion preferred.

You will maintain documentation per regulatory standards and may take on supervisory duties when prepared. Strong communication with physicians, staff, and patients is essential, along with ability to work under stress

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Licensed to practice respiratory care in Arkansas; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Delivers care to patients across age groups and communicates with physicians and staff.
• Safety sensitive position with impairment policy for medicine and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care in hospital areas including critical care units.
• Maintains documentation as required by administration and regulatory authorities.
• May be assigned supervisory responsibilities when adequately prepared.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

BLS

Communication

Patient care

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Arkansas)

Job description

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Registered Respiratory Therapist, POOL

Pool Technical Searcy, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4297

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and satisfactory completion of the registry examination by the NBRC.

2. Training and Experience: Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Arkansas. BLS required. ACLS preferred but not required.

3. Job Knowledge: Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with regards to age specific considerations. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, associates, patients, and visitors.

4. Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

A registered therapist who is responsible for respiratory care given in any area of the hospital including special care units. Maintains appropriate documentation as required by administration, state, and federal authorities, and regulatory. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities when adequately prepared.

Physical Effort: Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.

Mental Effort: Maintains good emotional well-being. Possesses the ability to work under stress.