RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Respiratory Care

Baptist Health Arkansas; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RRT) to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction under physician orders. The role requires documentation of patient responses and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold RRT and Arkansas LRCP licenses, and have BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred depending on the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• RRT licensure and Arkansas LRCP required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Arkansas LRCP license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS & NRP preferred

Job description

RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner I-Respiratory Care

The Respiratory Care Practitioner must consistently meet or exceed customer expectations by assessing, treating, and/or testing patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols. They must document patient responses to such and integrate clinical expertise to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

Other information:

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years of experience or greater as a respiratory therapist
• CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP), and Basic Life Support Provider (BLS). Prefer PALS & NRP.ACLS may be required depending on the assigned department.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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