Neonatal Respiratory Therapist -Respiratory

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for independently performing respiratory care procedures which requires the ability to interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response. This includes invasive procedures that may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas. Therapists will serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team regarding the respiratory care delivered to patients in all areas of the hospital. The position requires the ability to respond promptly to changes in workload and adjustment in assignments as needed to achieve optimal productivity, efficacy and quality patient care. This position may require attendance, evaluation, and treatment at high risk term and preterm deliveries.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Grandfathered in by NBRC
• Less than one year experience accepted
• Active Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy License
• BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer
• ACLS must be obtained within 12 months of DOH/Transfer
• PALS must be obtained within 12 months of DOH/Transfer

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from a CoArc accredited program
• 1 year Respiratory Care experience preferred
• RRT
• RPFT
• ACCS
• NPS
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP

Responsibilities

• Independently perform respiratory care procedures.
• Interpret physician orders.
• Assess patient needs.
• Deliver prescribed therapy.
• Evaluate patient response.
• Perform invasive procedures with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas.
• Serve in a consulting role to the clinical team regarding respiratory care.
• Respond promptly to changes in workload and adjust assignments as needed.
• Attend, evaluate, and treat at high risk term and preterm deliveries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree