Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Overview Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Assesses the patient. * Develops the plan of care. * Implements the plan of care. * Evaluates the plan of care. * Administers medications as prescribed. * Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education. * Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. * Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care. * Provides clinical leadership. * Supports life long learning. * Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required * Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired * Hospital Experience. Education * Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program. Minimum Required * Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board * Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) * Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation. * BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required * Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure: * Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board Minimum Required * Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) * BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired * NRP