Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States DCH Health System Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides critical care services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy.
Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience.

Patient Care Procedures
Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
Bronchial Hygiene
Postural Drainage and Percussion
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PEP, PAP
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation
Cough Assist
Aerosolized Medications
Hand Held Nebulizer
Metered Dose Inhaler
Dry Powder Inhaler
Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care
CPAP/BiPAP
Mechanical ventilation including transport
Blood collection and analysis
Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement
Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing

Leadership and Communication
Demonstrate leadership skills
Delegating to team members, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results.

Working Conditions
Includes exposure to human fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Qualifications
Current Alabama licensure.
Holds active credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) within one year of graduation
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor's degree preferred or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy 4. Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged
BCLS provider
PALS preferred for staff working in the Emergency Department.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
ACLS within one year of employment and NRP if NICU trained
Responsible for obtaining needed continuing education for licensure

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