Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II — Day Shift

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Springdale is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to support the CC094011 Respiratory team on the Day Shift. Provides safe and effective patient care, analyzes specimens, measures lung function, and administers treatments prescribed by physicians to patients with pulmonary disorders.

This position emphasizes collaboration with the care team, communication of care plans, and adherence to hospital safety policies.

Qualifications

• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.
• 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.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• May maintain in stock supplies and equipment and requests non-stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Measures lung capacity of patients to determine if there is an impairment.
• 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.
• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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 Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - NBRC

Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty (NPS) - NBRC

RPFT - Arkansas Children's Hospital

Sleep Disorders Specialty (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.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Part time

Department

CC094011 Respiratory

Summary

Part time (2 x 12s) — Day Shift

Additional 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 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)

Description

• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.
• 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.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• May maintain in stock supplies and equipment and requests non-stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.