Respiratory Care Manager jobs in Jacksonville, AR

We are a long term residential facility for children with special needs. The majority of our children have severe developmental delays and other disabilities and rely on our employees for all activities of daily living.

We are looking for nurturing, energetic RRTs or CRTs to provide care for medically complex children. This is an excellent opportunity to practice and grow a variety of your skills with some amazing children. If you feel that you could make a difference in the lives of our children, we want the opportunity to meet with you!

We are currently looking for a dedicated and skilled RT to fill our evening and weekend shift role. The primary duties of this RT is to complete daily respiratory therapies for our complex population of clients. This role also includes coordinator duties such as: maintaining infection control scheduled cleaning, upkeep of therapy equipment, and consulting for pulmonary residents.

Education Level: Must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure and maintain a valid state Respiratory Therapist license. Must hold RRT or CRT certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Must hold current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. Pediatric experience preferred but not required.

General Description: Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and Director of Nursing, provides respiratory care to the children within an assigned unit.

• Restores and maintains residents' pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy.
• Provide information concerning changes in patient’s condition/behavior which is assessed during daily assignments.
• Clear, accurate completion of all charting including changes in child's condition.
• Interact effectively with other team members and ancillary department personnel to assure goals are met
• Assume accountability for all patient care they provide during a shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person