Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Fulton County Respiratory Services at Baxter Health – Salem, Arkansas

SUMMARY: Responsible and accountable for the set up and operation of various types of Respiratory Therapy equipment to be utilized in patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and Healthstream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Respiratory Supervisor and Director of Cardiopulmonary regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Respiratory Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Experience: One (1) year acute care experience.

License: Current Arkansas Respiratory License in good standing. Registered by the NBRC or eligible by being a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Certification: BLS required

Other: In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, databases and general office equipment. Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and conscientious to ensure high quality work. Excellent time-management and follow-up skills to ensure work deadlines are met. Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be a positively contributing team

player and possess willingness to be cross-trained in other functional areas. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to employment data, HIPAA, and departmental operations.

Preferred: Associate Degree, ACLS certification, ACCS certification, PALS, NRP

Primary Source Verification:

Original transcripts or licensing/certification board verification

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must have the ability to move about freely and stand and walk for extended periods of time, respond quickly to emergencies, occasionally bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull rolling equipment up to 400 pounds using proper body mechanics. Will spend eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Clinical setting in hospital environment for both inpatients and outpatients

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

7 days a week, Sunday – Saturday 8, 12 and 16 hour shifts