Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - 10K Sign-on Bonus

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

11h

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides professional respiratory care under physician direction and the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. The therapist works within the limits of their license and credentials and follows institutional and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. The role supports quality patient care, a healthy work environment, and a positive image for UAMS Medical Center. This posting may be used to fill multiple full-time night-shift positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus two years of direct respiratory care experience, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) license.
• Ability to wear and perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.
• ACCS, NPS, or ACLS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures, including updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), patient education, and mechanical ventilator setup and management.
• Assist with codes and rapid responses.
• Call for or physically move equipment and medical supplies needed in assigned work areas.
• Enter patient treatment notes in the e-chart system and/or document care in patient charts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be fitted for and capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution matching of up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED