Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II — Day Shift

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Oak Grove (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for the Day Shift in the Respiratory Department. The role involves assisting in diagnosing, treating, and managing pulmonary disorders, including collecting specimens and measuring lung function.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and the position emphasizes patient care across age groups and collaboration with the care team. Required credentials include an LRCP license in Arkansas and an NBRC RRT; various advanced

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in respiratory care.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) in Arkansas.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• ACCS, AE-C, CPFT, NPS, RPFT, SDS credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Provides feedback and reports to improve patient care and work environment.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens and measures lung capacity.
• Participates in performance improvement and research activities.
• Maintains stock and requests non-stock items; assists with cost management.
• Participates in committees and hospital expansion projects to support RCS care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) - Arkansas State Medical Board

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC

Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS) - NBRC

Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) - NBRC

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - NBRC

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) - NBRC

RPFT - Arkansas Children's Hospital

Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - NBRC

Tools

ACCS NBRC

AE-C NBRC

CPFT NBRC

NPS NBRC

RPFT NBRC

SDS NBRC

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the \"Find Jobs\" report.Work Shift:Day ShiftTime Type:Part timeDepartment:CC094011 RespiratorySummary:Part time (2 x 12s) — Day ShiftAdditional Information:Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.**$5,000 Sign-on Bonus**Required Education:Associate Degree or Equivalent ExperienceRecommended Education:Required Work Experience:Recommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) - Arkansas State Medical Board, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Recommended Certifications:Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) - National Asthma Educator Certification Board, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty (NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RPFT - Arkansas Children's Hospital, Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)Description1. Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient.2. Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.3. Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.4. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.5. Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.6. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures lung capacity of patients to determine if there is an impairment.7. Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.8. May maintain in stock supplies and equipment and requests non-stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management.9. May participate in interdisciplinary committees, initiatives, collaboration and similar groups related to ongoing hospital expansion, remodeling, and similar construction to ensure optimal RCS related patient care needs are met.10. Performs other duties as assigned.