Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Job SummaryProvides 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.ResponsibilitiesAssesses 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.SpecificationsExperienceMinimum 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 RequiredCurrent LRCP for Arkansas State Medical BoardCurrent 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 HIREPreferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsMinimum Required* Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.Preferred/DesiredLicensure:* Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical BoardMinimum Required* Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)* BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREPreferred/Desired* NRP