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

DCH•Fayette, AL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics.

Requirements

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
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.
Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Ability to run in emergency situations.
Ability to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
Physical activities include talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, crouching, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, standing.
Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Physical presence onsite is essential.

Nice To Haves

PALS and ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

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
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.