Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift - 10K Sign-on Bonus
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Schedule: Full-Time; Day Shifts Available. New Graduates Welcome to Apply.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Schedule: Full-Time; Day Shifts Available. New Graduates Welcome to Apply.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for UAMS Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), patient education, mechanical ventilator setup and management.
- Assists in codes and rapid responses.
- Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas.
- Enters patient treatment notes in e-chart system and/or places documentation in patient charts.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care. Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care. ACCS, NPS, ACLS.
Additional Information
10K Sign-on Bonus is available.
Requirements
- High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care (preferred)
- ACCS, NPS, ACLS (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement 10% Match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge Prescription Delivery
- 10K Sign-on Bonus
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.