Therapist-Respiratory Certified

Overview

Job SummaryProvides 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.ResponsibilitiesAssesses 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 leadershipSupports life long learningCompletes assigned goalsSpecificationsExperienceMinimum RequiredCurrent state license.Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice. Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.Preferred/DesiredRecent graduates (within 1.5 years) holding CRT or RRT credentials through the NBRC and licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioners (LRCP) by the Arkansas State Medical Board.Education:Graduate of an accredited program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Minimum RequiredBasic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.Preferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum RequiredBLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRTSuccessful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.Preferred/DesiredACLSPALSNRP