Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health•Little Rock, AR

27d

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at CHI St Vincent, you’ll join an established team of RTs who share your passion in caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques, ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes. If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness, apply with CHI St Vincent today! We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for CRT. We also offer fantastic benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory
Must have an unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
CRT is required
BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association is required

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control