Registered Respiratory Therapist: Travel

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist: Travel
Location: Little Rock, AR 72205
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)

Shift: Night

Schedule & Assignment Details:

• Shift Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (overnight)
• Shift Type: Scheduled as needed on weekends

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.
 
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

 
Requirements:
Certification:

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

Licensure:

• Active Arkansas Respiratory Therapist license – Required

Experience:

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

 
Documents Required for Submission:

• Copy of NBRC RRT certification
• Arkansas RT license
• AHA BLS & ACLS cards