• Work Shift:

• Night Shift

• Time Type:

• Full time

• Department:

• CC094011

  Respiratory

• Summary:

• Night Shift — $10K Sign-on Bonus

• Additional Information:

• Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.

Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments.

• Night Shift — $10K Sign-on Bonus

• Required Education:

• Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience

• Recommended Education:

• Required Work Experience:

• Recommended Work Experience:

• Required Certifications:

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
• Arkansas State Medical Board, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Recommended Certifications:

• Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
• National Asthma Educator Certification Board, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Neonatal/ Pediatric Specialty (NPS)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RPFT
• Arkansas Children's Hospital, Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS)
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Description
• 1.

Provides safe and effective patient care addressing age specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs of the patient. 2. Communicates patient care plans effectively with all involved team members. 3. Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes appropriately. 4. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. 5. Provides feedback and reports and changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment. 6. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Measures lung capacity of patients to determine if there is an impairment. 7. Actively participates in performance improvement and research activities appropriate to assigned responsibilities. 8. May maintain in stock supplies and equipment and requests non-stock items from outside vendors practicing cost management. 9. May participate in interdisciplinary committees, initiatives, collaboration and similar groups related to ongoing hospital expansion, remodeling, and similar construction to ensure optimal RCS related patient care needs are met. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better."_ Michael

• Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda
• Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela
• Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy
• Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care.

As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick

• Supply AssistantArkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.

Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.