About this position
Job Description
\nDepartment: Respiratory Care
\nShift: Day
\nWorking Hours: 72
\nSummary:
\n A Transport Respiratory Therapist is a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) who maintains their Registered status under the National Board for Respiratory Care guidelines. Upon successful completion
\n of NICU orientation, the Respiratory therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory and clinical care to critically ill neonatal patients. Upon successful completion of NICU orientation the Respiratory therapist
\n will complete a Transport orientation, to include being a member of the intubation team. A Transport Respiratory therapist, through the use of expanded skills, is responsible for accurate assessment,
\n planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with established guidelines while on transport and in the Intensive Care Units or Emergency Department. The Transport Respiratory
\n therapist assists the Transport Nurse in the stabilization and care of patients during transport under the direction of protocols and designated Baptist Health neonatal physicians/providers.
Other information:
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's degree preferred. One year of neonatal experience required. LRCP or RRT license required. Able to work independently and as a member of a team. Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
\nMust maintain a body weight at or below 230 pounds to comply with flight safety regulations and weight and balance limitations during flight operations.
\nThis job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.
Location and commute
Little Rock, AR 72208.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3074619698.