Neonatal Respiratory Therapist -Respiratory

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

4d • 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 Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU. These therapists will respond to therapies ordered for patients on Mother Baby, OB Observation, and CBU 1&2. This would pretty much be limited to provision of Aerosol Therapies, night time CPAP/BIPAP, occasionally a blood gas and respond to any emergency response team calls in those areas. 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. Flexible work assignment in assisting the Respiratory Therapy Department as required.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• 1 year experience in Level 3 NICU.
• Current Alabama State license.
• RRT credential from NBRC.
• BLS.
• NRP within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• PALS within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from CoArc Accredited program.
• 2 year clinical experience in Level 3 NICU.
• NPS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform respiratory care procedures.
• Interpret physician orders.
• Assess patient needs.
• Deliver prescribed therapy and 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 for patients in Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU.
• Respond to therapies ordered for patients on Mother Baby, OB Observation, and CBU 1&2, including Aerosol Therapies, night time CPAP/BIPAP, blood gases, and emergency response team calls in those areas.
• Respond promptly to changes in workload and adjust assignments as needed.
• Assist the Respiratory Therapy Department as required.

What This Job Offers

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