Respiratory Therapist Specialist

23 hours ago

Montgomery, Alabama, United States Jefferson Health Full time
Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The ideal candidate will assess patient condition and consult with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  2. Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
  3. Perform evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and make appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols.
  4. Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
  5. Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measure patients' lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
  6. Offer diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
  7. Communicate with other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
  8. Assure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
  • Graduate of a AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
  • Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
  • Associate's/2-year degree required. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire).
Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will also possess:

  • ACLS and/or NALS preferred.
  • Prior experience preferred.
Conditions of Employment:

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, a Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI fingerprint-based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three checks are completed satisfactorily.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated, you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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