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

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works 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 adheres to institutional and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. The role provides quality patient care, promotes a healthy work environment, and projects a positive image for UAMS Medical Center. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Full-time day shifts are available, and new graduates are welcome to apply. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus two years of direct respiratory care experience, or an associate degree in Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) license.
• Ability to perform routine tasks in required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.
• ACCS, NPS, and 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 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 (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree