Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

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Key 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,

Requirements Summary

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of direct respiratory care experience OR an associate’s degree.

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

11/30/2026

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift Vary (United States of America)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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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.

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

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

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.

This is a PRN/Extra Help position and is not benefits eligible.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location.

Responsibilities

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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.
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Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas.
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Enters patient treatment notes in e-chart system and/or places documentation in patient charts.
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May perform other duties as assigned.
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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).

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.