What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - PRN position at Siloam Springs Regional Hopsital?
Respiratory Therapist
PRN
About the Job:
- Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Collects and analyzes sputum and blood specimens to determine infection and levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
- Measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, Performs a variety of tasks.
Key qualifications to be considered for this include:
- Associate's degree and credentialed as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) by the Arkansas Medical Board.
- Expected to maintain BLS and NRP certification.
About Us:
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, is a 42-bed facility featuring all private rooms and offers inpatient and outpatient care; emergency medicine; and medical, surgical, and intensive care services. We believe in the power of people to create great care and we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
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