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Overview
Job Summary
Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient,
- Implements the plan of care.
- Evaluates the plan of care.
- Administers medications as prescribed.
- Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
- Provides clinical leadership
- Supports life long learning
- Completes assigned goals
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- Current state license.
- Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.
Preferred/Desired
- 1 year hospital experience.
Education
- Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
Minimum Required
- Current Arkansas state license (LRCP).
- CRT credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
- Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; CRT
- Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.
Preferred/Desired
- NRP
