Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Little Rock, AR

Schedule / Job Type

• Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services during overnight shifts at a pediatric teaching hospital
• Work hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, including potential coverage on holidays and floating to other pediatric units as needed
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and maintain accurate patient documentation
• Adhere to scheduling policies with no self-scheduling, and ensure reliable attendance with less than 3 call-offs within the assignment period
• Support the hospital’s mission by providing high-quality care to pediatric patients in critical care settings such as ED and PICU

Required Qualifications

• Current Arkansas Respiratory Therapy License (must be in hand at submission; license processing time is approximately 6+ weeks)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required; CRT certification not accepted
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required
• Must test negative for nicotine prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NICU experience is preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading pediatric medical center recognized as one of the largest in the US
• Work in a progressive, state-of-the-art facility with a passionate, team-oriented staff
• Enjoy the benefits of a traveler-friendly environment in a fast-paced, supportive setting

Facility Information

• 359-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Only pediatric medical center in Arkansas
• Recognized for outstanding patient care and innovative treatment

Note: This position requires reliable attendance, and healthcare professionals must adhere to scheduled shifts without self-scheduling.