Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • Morrilton, AR

22d

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

Requirements

• Associates Of Science
• Graduate of an accredited Associate of Applied Science Degree Program for Certification in Respiratory Therapy.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AR, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates existing data in patient’s record.
• Collects any additional pertinent clinical information through physical examination and bedside parameters.
• Performs and evaluates peak flows/Spirometry before and after bronchodilators according to policy and orders.
• Completes thorough assessment of patients.
• Communicates all critical information to physicians, nurses, and others on an inter-disciplinary patient care team.
• Proactive in initiating Ventilator Discontinuation.
• Follows all policies on documentation, ET tube care, and other Ventilator Bundle guidelines.
• Recognizes the need for and performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures accurately and safely in a timely manner with minimal supervisory intervention.
• This may include intubations in an emergency situation according to individual competency.

Benefits

• CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees