Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Bono
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Provides respiratory care using critical thinking
skills learned and refined through education and experience as a
Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations
administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and
earning the credential "RRT." A Registered Respiratory Therapist is
able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of
providing care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions
as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a
caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs
other job duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the
patient. Develops the plan of care. Implements the plan of care.
Evaluates the plan of care. Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health
teaching/education. Participates in activities designed to improve
health care delivery. Communicates/collaborates with others in
providing patient care. Provides clinical leadership. Supports life
long learning. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience
Minimum Required Recent clinical respiratory care experience
(hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous
respiratory care practice. Preferred/Desired Hospital Experience.
Education Graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care
program. Minimum Required Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical
Board Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Successful completion of
Hospital and Departmental orientation. BLS, ACLS, PALS
CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired Special
Skills Minimum Required Basic computer knowledge using Windows
Operating system and Microsoft Office. Preferred/Desired Licensure:
Current LRCP for Arkansas State Medical Board Minimum Required
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from The National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) BLS, ACLS, PALS CERTIFICATION
WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired NRP
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Jonesboro , Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN, Healthcare , Bono, Arkansas