RRT Full Time Position Available In Craighead, Arkansas

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employerof choice and establish a reputation for being a talent richorganization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Registered RespiratoryTherapist (RRT) is responsible for the standard and advancedrespiratory care procedures for patients suffering from variouscardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations andprocedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplifiedin MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carryingthe mission forward of caring for our community and impacting thelives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberatefocus on service expectations and a consistent thriving forexcellence. A Brief Overview The Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory careprocedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonarydisorders and for performing other examinations and procedures asdirected. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLHMission, Vision and Values. What you will do Performs routinerespiratory therapy procedures including

IPPB, O2

therapy, andhumidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients.

Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assignedpatients and provides ventilatory support to patients receivingcardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory caretechniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressuremonitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiacoutput determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and othergases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed.

Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws orpunctures. Performs patient assessment and reassessment throughobservation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response totherapy and reports findings accurately making referrals toappropriate disciplines as needed. Provides educational developmentthrough guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resourceperson to the patient, patient’s family, physician, students andother hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.

Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factorsand performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratorycare equipment and instruments. Participates indepartmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Education/Formal Training Requirements Technical Degree or DiplomaRespiratory Care Associate’s Degree Respiratory Care WorkExperience Requirements No prior work experience Licenses andCertifications Requirements

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American HeartAssociation Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
• AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• AmericanHeart Association Reistered Respiratory Therapist
• National
• National Board for Respiratory Care Registered RespiratoryTherapist
• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Medical Board RegisteredRespiratory Therapist
• Mississippi
• National Board forRespiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to understand and prepare moderately complex writtenmaterials, such as patient records.

Ability to communicate verballywith Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.

Ability to work without close supervision and to exerciseindependent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks andprojects and maintain control of work flow. Supervision Provided bythis Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilitiesassigned to this job, except that the incumbent may demonstratevarious job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratorycare students. Physical Demands Invasive and non-invasive patientcontact throughout shift. Possible exposure to patient body fluids.

Ability to react quickly in emergency situations. The physicalactivities of this position may include climbing, pushing,standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping,and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Thephysical requirements of this position are: medium work

• exertingup to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of forcefrequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuityincluding color, depth perception, and field of vision to performan activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzingdata and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; orextensive reading. Our Associates are passionate about what theydo, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We valuefamily, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment tothe highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

AssociatesDegree:

Respiratory Care (Required),

Technical Degree or Diploma:

Respiratory Care Work Experience:

No prior work experience

Certifications:

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association,Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
• American HeartAssociation, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• American HeartAssociation, Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Arkansas
• ArkansasState Medical Board, Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Mississippi
• Mississippi State Department of Health, Registered RespiratoryTherapist
• National
• National Board for Respiratory Care,Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Tennessee
• Tennessee Board ofRespiratory Care Boasting one of the South’s largest medicalcenters, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving andgrowing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as anew opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people inour community.