Registered Respiratory Therapist 2
Arkansas Children's
Registered Respiratory Therapist 2
Arkansas Children's
Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
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CC094011 RespiratoryAssists 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.
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.
Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services
Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.
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