Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), Acute
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist, reporting to the Respiratory Market Director, is a non-exempt position requiring critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment. The role involves delivering routine therapy as delegated, responding to codes and emergent calls, assessing patient conditions, and administering appropriate treatments. The therapist monitors, records, and communicates patient status while educating patients and families on illnesses and available community resources. Responsibilities also include managing respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders, maintaining equipment, and performing regular cleaning, sterilization, and preventive maintenance. The position requires adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, and the application of relevant policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
- Valid and Current Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire/transfer date
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) six months from hire/transfer date
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) six months from hire/transfer date
Responsibilities
- Deliver routine therapy as delegated
- Respond to codes and emergent calls
- Assess patient conditions
- Administer appropriate treatments
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient status
- Educate patients and families on illnesses and available community resources
- Manage respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders
- Maintain equipment
- Perform regular cleaning, sterilization, and preventive maintenance
- Adhere to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA
- Apply relevant policies and procedures
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Free gym memberships
- Virtual care appointments
- Mental health services
- Discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
