Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist, RT, FT, AllShifts
Location: AR-Bentonville
Responsible for all aspects of patient assessment and education as well as selection and troubleshooting of equipment and services provided to our patients. As a Respiratory Therapist, responsibilities also include the assisting the Director in staff education pertaining to JCAHO compliance and clinical issues as well. Provision, direction, supervision, and evaluation of respiratory services to patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and governmental laws and regulations. Effective communication with patients, patients' families, caregivers, physicians, and other staff members concerning patients' physician orders, clinical issues, and education is essential. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with a diploma or AAS degree.
Experience:Preferred one year experience as respiratory therapist in an acute care setting.
Licenses/Certificates: Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice in the State of Arkansas; American Heart Association BLS.
Primary Locaiton: AR-Bentonville
Organization: Northwest Medical Center Bentonville
