Registered Respiratory Therapist

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role. Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program, upon hire Respiratory Care Practitioner: Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 30 Days and Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.