Respiratory Therapist has to be able to provide services that are prescribed by a physician for the assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, management, and monitoring of patients of all ages to include Neonate through Geriatric years with many types of deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary function.
Essential Functions
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Demonstrates knowledge, ability and effective skill levels to perform routine, non-critical, critical, emergent and advanced modalities of respiratory care of which the employee has established completed competency requirements.
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Appropriately performs clinical functions and adjusting approach as needed to meet age-specific populations to include, but not limited to, appropriate communication as well.
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Administers and demonstrates knowledge base of Broncho pulmonary drugs to include, but not limited to, medication actions, delivery modes, hazards, contraindications and adverse side effects.
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Utilizes critical thinking skills to set priorities in providing patient care that demonstrates effective time management techniques.
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Effective documentation skills using guidelines established in the hospital/departmental policy and procedural manuals.
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Recommend and implement changes in patient’s therapy when appropriate.
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Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of high quality service and contributes to quality outcomes and performance improvement in the department as well as the hospital.
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Takes pride in the workplace as demonstrated by seeking out opportunities to contribute above-and-beyond stated job assignments, particularly in times of need.
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Identify and comply with hospital/departmental policies and regulatory standards
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Utilizes organizational, human, financial, equipment and supply resources efficiently and appropriately.
Qualifications
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Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
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Current Alabama License.
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Must have BCLS within six (6) months of employment date.
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Must have ACLS within six (6) months of employment date.
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Must have PALS within six (6) months of employment date.
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Associates in Applied Science Respiratory Therapy
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Previous critical care experience
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal forms.
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Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency.
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Annual completion of competency requirements
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Basic typing and computer skills.
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Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment (Preferred).
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Sufficient experience as a Respiratory Therapist to be qualified to work in a setting without assistance.
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Reachable by personal phone number twenty-four (24) hours a day.
Night
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
0.2
Per Diem
