• Job Description

  Req#: R0078772

  Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.
  
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  Closing Date:

  02/07/2026

  
  Type of Position:

  
  Job Type:

  Regular

  
  Work Shift:

  Sponsorship Available:

  No

  
  Institution Name:

  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

  
  The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
  

  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

  Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

  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.

  All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  

  For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

  
  Department:

  COM | PSY & AR State Hospital Partnership

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  Make a meaningful difference every day at Arkansas Health Center (AHC), a 310-bed skilled nursing psychiatric facility caring for elderly and disabled residents with complex needs. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you’ll provide essential respiratory care—from mechanical ventilator management and ABGs to patient education and specialized procedures—directly improving the health and comfort of those we serve.
  
  You’ll be a critical part of emergency response, ensuring residents receive timely, expert care when they need it most. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to support AHC’s mission of delivering specialized, compassionate care to a vulnerable population while growing your skills in a dynamic, rewarding environment.
  
  Join our team and make a real impact. Apply today!

  
  Qualifications:

  • High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of direct respiratory care experience or Associate's degree in respiratory care required.

  • Applicant must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Applicant must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP).

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities;

  • Knowledge of Respiratory care procedures and treatments.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

  • Applicable medical equipment and supplies, medical terminology, and treatments.

  • Organization and time management.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in respiratory care.

  • ACCS, NPS, ACLS.

  Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine respiratory care procedures, including updrafts, metered dose inhalers (MDI), chest physiotherapy (CPT), arterial blood gases (ABG), incentive spirometry, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV).

  • Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, tracheotomies, and trach management, including emergency and rapid responses.

  • Educates patients regarding use, care, and cleaning of personal respiratory devices.

  • Moves equipment and medical supplies into assigned work areas and transports diagnostic equipment as needed. Provides mechanical ventilator setup and management.

  • Enters patient treatment notes in the e-chart system and documents patient charts.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  Additional Information:

  Physical Demands:

  Constant - Hearing

  Frequent - Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

  Occasional - Sitting

  Physical Requirements:

  Heavy Work | Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  Visual Acuity Requirements:

  Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

  Working Conditions:

  Subject to inside environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

  
  Salary Information:

  Salary is commensurate with education and experience

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

  
  All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

  
  Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

  
  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.

  
  Constant Physical Activity:

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  Yes

• About the company

  The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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