RT Respiratory Care Practitioner-Respiratory Care

Veterans in Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at BHMC-Little Rock performs assessments, treatments and tests for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders and protocols.

They document patient responses, leverage clinical expertise, and collaborate with the Respiratory Care department to improve patient outcomes. A CRT credential with Arkansas license is required or in process; BLS, PALS/NRP and ACLS may be preferred depending on department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• A.S. degree preferred.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Arkansas LRCP.
• BLS, PALS and NRP preferred; ACLS may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and test patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction per physician orders.
• Document patient responses and outcomes.
• Integrate clinical expertise to improve quality of care.

Skills

CRT

BLS

PALS

NRP

ACLS may be required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

A.S. degree preferred

Tools

CRT certification

Job description

CRT Respiratory Care Practitioner-Respiratory Care

Job ID:

64681

BHMC-Little Rock

Full Time

Department: Respiratory Care

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 0630-1900

Summary

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

Other Information

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program. A.S. degree preferred
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
• Basic Life Support Provider (BLS). Prefer PALS and NRP. ACLS may be required depending on assigned department.

This job will be authorized 7.20 hours bi-weekly.