University of Arkansas for Medical Science
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Day Shift - 10K Sign-on Bonus
University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Job Details
Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Type of Position: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department: ICE | NRSL Respiratory Therapy IP C
Summary of Job Duties This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. The CRT is a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials, adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. The CRT is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for the UAMS Medical Center.
Benefits UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
Applicant must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care.
ACCS, NPS, ACLS.
Sign‑on Bonus 10K Sign‑on Bonus is available.
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.
Enters patient treatment notes in e‑chart system and/place documentation in patient charts.
Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs
Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools
Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.
Optional Documents Proof of Veteran Status.
Recruitment Contact Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
EEO Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Pre‑employment Screening This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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Type of Position: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department: ICE | NRSL Respiratory Therapy IP C
Summary of Job Duties This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. The CRT is a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials, adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. The CRT is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for the UAMS Medical Center.
Benefits UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
Applicant must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory care.
ACCS, NPS, ACLS.
Sign‑on Bonus 10K Sign‑on Bonus is available.
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.
Enters patient treatment notes in e‑chart system and/place documentation in patient charts.
Calls for, or physically moves, equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work areas.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs
Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs
Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Occasionally
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools
Salary Information Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.
Optional Documents Proof of Veteran Status.
Recruitment Contact Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
EEO Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Pre‑employment Screening This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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