Registered Respiratory Therapist

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Appropriately performs clinical functions and adjusting approach as needed to meet age-specific populations to include, but not limited to, appropriate communication as well. 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. Utilizes critical thinking skills to set priorities in providing patient care that demonstrates effective time management techniques. Effective documentation skills using guidelines established in the hospital/departmental policy and procedural manuals. Recommend and implement changes in patient’s therapy when appropriate. 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. Takes pride in the workplace as demonstrated by seeking out opportunities to contribute above-and-beyond stated job assignments, particularly in times of need. Identify and comply with hospital/departmental policies and regulatory standards Utilizes organizational, human, financial, equipment and supply resources efficiently and appropriately.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current Alabama License.
Must have BCLS within six (6) months of employment date.
Must have ACLS within six (6) months of employment date.
Must have PALS within six (6) months of employment date.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal forms.
Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency.
Annual completion of competency requirements.
Basic typing and computer skills.
Sufficient experience as a Respiratory Therapist to be qualified to work in a setting without assistance.
Reachable by personal phone number twenty-four (24) hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Associates in Applied Science Respiratory Therapy
Previous critical care experience
Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment

Responsibilities

Provide services prescribed by a physician for assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, management, and monitoring of patients of all ages.
Perform routine, non-critical, critical, emergent, and advanced modalities of respiratory care.
Administer and demonstrate knowledge of Broncho pulmonary drugs, including medication actions, delivery modes, hazards, contraindications, and adverse side effects.
Utilize critical thinking skills to set priorities in providing patient care and demonstrate effective time management.
Document patient care effectively according to hospital/departmental policies.
Recommend and implement changes in patient therapy when appropriate.
Contribute to quality outcomes and performance improvement in the department and hospital.
Comply with hospital/departmental policies and regulatory standards.
Utilize organizational, human, financial, equipment, and supply resources efficiently.