Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is certified or registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary services to both inpatients and outpatients.
• The RT will follow protocols approved by the medical staff and departmental policies to deliver timely, accurate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow established protocols and department procedures.
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Deliver medicated aerosol therapy using compressed medical gases.
• Maintain patient airways and manage mechanical ventilators.
• Perform arterial line insertions and intubations.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Administer cardiac and pulmonary stress tests.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases.

Certification and Licensure:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC – Required.
• BLS & ACLS certifications through American Heart Association – Required.
• Active Arkansas Respiratory Therapist license – Required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years recent hospital experience as an RT – Required.