Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

A Brief Overview
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.

Education Requirements:

• Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
• Associate's Degree Respiratory Care

Experience Requirements:

• No prior work experience

Licenses and Certifications Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!