Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Pulmonary department. The role is day shift, part-time, with duties including PFTs, patient education, and management of respiratory treatments in outpatient settings.

Primary responsibilities include executing safe patient care, collaborating with the care team, and supporting performance improvement initiatives. The position requires an Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience, and LRCP/RRT licenses

Qualifications

• Assc. degree or 2 years relevant experience required.
• LRCP and RRT licensure required (Arkansas).
• NBRC certifications recommended (ACCS, AE-C, CPFT, NPS, RPFT, SDS).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective patient care addressing age-specific needs.
• Communicate care plans effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and respond to emergent respiratory situations.
• Assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Provide feedback and changes to improve patient care and environment.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens; measure oxygen, CO2, and other gases.
• Maintain in-stock supplies and collaborate with vendors as needed.
• Participate in committees and initiatives related to hospital expansion and patient care.

Skills

Pulmonary Function Testing

Team communication

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience

LRCP and RRT licensure

NBRC certifications (ACCS, AE-C, CPFT, NPS, RPFT, SDS)

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: CC094012 Pulmonary

Summary:

PRN — Monday - Friday, primarily 0800-1700; No Holidays, No Weekends

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.

Outpatient Clinics: ACNW Pulmonary, ACNW Primary Care, and Rogers Allergy Clinic as assigned; Monday - Friday, primarily 0800-1700; No Holidays, No Weekends

• Performs Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) and patient education in any Outpatient clinic, as assigned.
• Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments in the Outpatient setting

Required Education:

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience

Recommended 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)

Description

• 1. 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.