Respiratory Therapist - PRN

The VIOS Clinic; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Arkansas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide skilled respiratory care and promote health with CRT standards. This role emphasizes compassionate patient support and collaboration with the care team.

Candidates must hold a current license with a CRT credential and have recent hospital experience. BLS within 14 days of hire is required; additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP are desirable.

Qualifications

• Current state license and CRT credential.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience, preferably in hospital settings.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ABG endorsement preferred.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop patient care plans
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
• Administer prescribed medications
• Educate patients, families, and significant others about health management
• Participate in initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery; communicate and collaborate with the care team
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
• Achieve assigned goals

Skills

CRT credential

Clinical experience

BLS within 14 days

ACLS/PALS/NRP desirable

Windows & MS Office

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care by applying critical thinking skills acquired through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) demonstrates competence by passing exams administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. The role involves delivering compassionate care that promotes health and healing, along with performing additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop patient care plans
• Implement and evaluate treatment strategies
• Administer prescribed medications
• Educate patients, families, and significant others about health management
• Participate in initiatives to enhance healthcare deliveryCommunicate and collaborate with the care team
• Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
• Achieve assigned goals

Qualifications & Skills

• Current state license and CRT credential
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience, preferably in hospital settings
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation
• Basic computer skills in Windows and Microsoft Office
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ABG endorsement preferred
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP are desirable