Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Anniston, Alabama, United States Noland Hospital Anniston Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Noland Hospital Anniston. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for administering respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Organize work schedules and schedule respiratory care for inpatients.
  • Take verbal orders from physicians regarding respiratory therapy treatment.
  • Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.
  • Deliver CPT and breathing exercises.
  • Perform sputum induction, NT suction, endotracheal suction, tracheostomy care, and monitor patients on continuous ventilation as prescribed.
  • Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
  • Determine the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed.
  • Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration per apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results.
  • Inspect, test, and clean respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
  • Order repairs when needed.
  • Maintain proper working order of I-STAT machine by performing QC as required and reporting all errors or failures to supervisor.
  • Act in conjunction with supervisors to provide technical and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, students, and Respiratory Therapy staff.
  • Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.
  • Document in patient's medical record pertinent identification and therapy information.
  • Assist in transport of critically ill patients for diagnostic testing.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapist Program.
  • CRT/RRT credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Current Alabama Respiratory Therapy license.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to transport and/or lift an object intermittently throughout the work day up to a maximum of 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to walk, stand, and work for extended periods of time without relief.
  • Must possess dexterity of arms, hands, and fingers bilaterally.
  • Must be able to work with hands for up to 12 hours a day.
  • Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
  • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.

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