Respiratory Therapist

Huckeye Health Services LLC; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Huckeye Health Services LLC in Russellville, AR seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, administer therapies, and monitor equipment such as oxygen delivery systems and ventilators.

You will document patient responses, communicate changes to the healthcare team, and maintain infection-control and safety standards while complying with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• RRT license in the State of Arkansas is required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications are required.
• Able to work in physically demanding clinical environments.
• Able to work in environments with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
• Manage and monitor oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, ventilators, and other respiratory equipment.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

• Assess and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies as ordered.
• Manage and monitor oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, ventilators, and other respiratory equipment.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and communicate changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy – required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the State of Arkansas – required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications – required
• Ability to work effectively in physically demanding clinical environments.
• Ability to work in environments involving potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.