Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Springdale, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The role involves collecting and analyzing sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases, as well as measuring a patient's lung capacity to identify impaired function. The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers treatments prescribed by a physician for patients with breathing abnormalities and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments. This PRN position primarily covers outpatient clinics including ACNW Pulmonary, ACNW Primary Care, and Rogers Allergy Clinic, with a work shift of Monday - Friday, primarily 0800-1700, with no holidays or weekends. The role also includes performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs) and patient education in these outpatient settings.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) - Arkansas State Medical Board
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Nice To Haves

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.