CRT​/RRT, PRN, Seasonal​/surge

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A certified therapist who is responsible for respiratory care given in any area of the hospital including special care units. Maintains appropriate documentation as required by administration, state, and federal authorities, and regulatory agencies. May be assigned supervisory responsibilities when adequately prepared.

• Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with age‑specific considerations.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, associates, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains good physical well‑being: walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.
• Maintains good emotional well‑being: ability to work under stress.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and satisfactory completion of the certification examination by the NBRC.
• Training and
  
  Experience:
  
  Licensed to practice respiratory care in the state of Arkansas. BLS required. ACLS preferred but not required.
• Job Knowledge:
  Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with regards to age‑specific considerations.
• Safety Sensitive: YES.

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Entry level

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.