Certified Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist (Full Time)

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Certified Respiratory Therapist - Fayette, AL ($12,000 sign on, full-time new hire).

• Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy.
• Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data, and formulates an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment.
• Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides effective education to patients and co-workers as appropriate.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and facility-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience.
• Patient care procedures include:
  • Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
  • Bronchial Hygiene
  • Postural Drainage and Percussion
  • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
  • Acapella
  • Aerosolized Medications
  • Hand Held Nebulizer
  • Metered Dose Inhaler
  • Dry Powder Inhaler
  • Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care
  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • E-ZPAP
  • Mechanical ventilation including transport
  • Blood collection and analysis
  • Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement
  • Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

• Current Alabama Respiratory Therapist license.
• Currently credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire date.
• BLS required.
• PALS and ACLS preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care