Seasonal RRT

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday pay

OT

Shift differentials

Completion bonus

Résumé du poste

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a part-time, 12-week internal or 22-week external assignment with 3 shifts per week. The role offers $45/hour, holiday pay, overtime, and a completion bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting in diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders, collecting specimens, and administering prescribed treatments. Requires an Associate’s Degree and appropriate credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field required.
• Licensure as LRCP and NBRC credentials preferred.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights and days.

Responsabilités

• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age-related needs.
• Communicates care plans with the team.
• Recognizes emergencies and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Provides feedback and reports to improve patient care and/or work environment.
• Collects and analyzes specimens to measure oxygen and other gases.
• Maintains stock and equipment and coordinates with vendors for non-stock items.
• Participates in committees and initiatives supporting hospital expansion and patient care.

Connaissances

Patient care

Emergency response

Team communication

Safety-consciousness

Formation

Associate's Degree in related field

Outils

LRCP (Arkansas State Medical Board)

RRT (NBRC)

ACCS (NBRC)

AE-C (NBRC)

CPFT (NBRC)

NPS (NBRC)

RPFT (NBRC)

SDS (NBRC)

Description du poste

Job Details

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is a tobacco-free workplace. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is an equal opportunity employer. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Variable Time Type: Part time Department: CC014010 Respiratory Care - LittleRock.

Summary: $45/hr. Additional Information: Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.

Other Details: Internal - 12 week assignment only (3 shifts a week). External - 22 week assignments (2-3 shifts a week). $45/hr. Eligible for holiday pay, OT, shift differentials. Eligible for completion bonus. Night and Day Availability Required.

Education

Education: Associate's Degree in a related field of study. Recommended Education: Required.

Work Experience

Work Experience: Recommended Work Experience: Required.

Certifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) - National Asthma Educator Certification Board
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty (NPS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• RPFT - Arkansas Children's Hospital
• Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members.
• Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures lung capacity of patients to determine if there is an impairment.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities.
• May maintain in stock supplies and equipment and requests non-stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management.
• May participate in interdisciplinary committees, initiatives, collaboration and similar groups related to ongoing hospital expansion, remodeling, and similar construction to ensure optimal RCS related patient care needs are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Arkansas Children’s

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Employee Testimonial

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant