Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for UAMS Medical Center. PRN staff are not eligible to receive benefits, but may contribute to pre-tax supplemental Retirement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
• Applicant must be a CRT or RRT
• Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
• Current National Board of Respiratory Care Credential
• BLS certificate

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care
• ACLS certificate
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Responsibilities:

• Calls for or physically moves equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work area.
• Performs routine treatments including but not limited to: Updrafts, MDI, CPT, AMB, Incentive spirometry, IPV, Patient Education, Ventilator set up and management.
• Enter patient treatment in echart system and/or places documentation in patient charts

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No