Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time, 6A-6P, Holidays & Weekends)

Job Details

Job Location

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job Shift

12 Hour Shifts

Job Category

Therapy Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Respiratory Therapist reports to the Respiratory Care Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory therapy goals as determined by patients care plan.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation
• Communicate the patient's status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
• Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care

Qualifications

Work Environment : This position will 70% of time standing and / or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and / or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.