Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift (UAMS Health Benton/Bryant)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Benton, Arkansas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
- 2+ years
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
Compensation
Commensurate with education and experience
Responsibilities
- Performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), patient education, mechanical ventilator setup and management. Assists in codes and rapid responses.
- Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas.
- Enters patient treatment notes in e-chart system and/or places documentation in patient charts.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of direct respiratory care experience OR an associate’s degree.
- Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by hire date.
- Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) by hire date.
- Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care.