Respiratory Therapist - Days - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Forrest City Medical Center • Forrest City, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Forrest City Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving Eastern
Arkansas and its residents with physical therapy, radiology imaging, women’s
center and senior care. Forrest City Medical Center is a118 bed Acute Care
facility located 40 minutes west of Memphis, TN and less than 90 miles for
Little Rock, AR.

Position Details:

Full-Time - Days - 12 Hour Shifts
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires with an 18-month commitment

Job Summary:

Collaborate with other team members of the medical team to define and execute
best plan of care for a patient.
Set up, manage, and maintain ventilator support for patients.
Set up, manage, and maintain Bipap support for patients.
Set up, manage, and maintain low flow and high flow systems.
Draw, analyze, and interpret blood gases.
Assist in intubations.
Administer aerosol treatments.
Suction patients, as needed.
Perform EKG's.
CPT therapy.
Walking Oxygen test.
Set up and educate patient on Incentive Spirometry.

Additionally, for day shift, RT's will also:

Administer Pulmonary Function Testing.
Administer Stress Testing.
Perform EKG's on walk-in pts.
Perform walk - in ABG's.
Set up and apply Holter Monitors.
Administer sputum inductions.

Requirements

• Active license through the state of Arkansas.
• NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) credential required.
• Utilize professional judgement and rely on experience to execute the best level of care.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• NRP certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other team members of the medical team to define and execute best plan of care for a patient.
• Set up, manage, and maintain ventilator support for patients.
• Set up, manage, and maintain Bipap support for patients.
• Set up, manage, and maintain low flow and high flow systems.
• Draw, analyze, and interpret blood gases.
• Assist in intubations.
• Administer aerosol treatments.
• Suction patients, as needed.
• Perform EKG's.
• CPT therapy.
• Walking Oxygen test.
• Set up and educate patient on Incentive Spirometry.
• Administer Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Administer Stress Testing.
• Perform EKG's on walk-in pts.
• Perform walk - in ABG's.
• Set up and apply Holter Monitors.
• Administer sputum inductions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Student loan repayment program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed