Registered Respiratory Therapist - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of direct respiratory care experience OR an associate's degree.

• Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by hire date.

• Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) by hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory care.
• One or more of the following: ACCS, NPS, ACLS

Additional Information:

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).

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work | Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

• The Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

• Constant Activities: Hearing

• Frequent Activities: Feeling; Grasping; Lifting; Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding; Pulling; Pushing; Sharps; Standing; Talking; Walking

• Occasional Activities: Crawling; Crouching; Kneeling; Reaching; Sitting; Stooping

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.