Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RRT/CRT) | Day Shift

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I at Baptist Health Arkansas delivers cardiopulmonary care by assessing and treating patients according to physician orders and protocols. You will document patient responses and apply clinical expertise to improve care and outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, 0–2 years’ experience (or more), RRT and Arkansas LRCP licensure, and BLS; PALS/NRP may be required depending on the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• 0-2 years of experience or greater as a respiratory therapist.
• RRT, LRCP in Arkansas and BLS; PALS/NRP may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and test patients per physician orders and protocols.
• Document patient responses and outcomes to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I at Baptist Health Arkansas delivers cardiopulmonary care by assessing and treating patients according to physician orders and protocols. You will document patient responses and apply clinical expertise to improve care and outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, 0–2 years’ experience (or more), RRT and Arkansas LRCP licensure, and BLS; PALS/NRP may be required depending on the department.