Respiratory Therapist RRT, Weekend, Days

HH Health System • Decatur, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing respiratory patient assessments, making recommendations, and initiating therapy as ordered by a physician. The role requires familiarity with ventilator equipment, respiratory medication delivery devices, and performing chest physical therapy. Responsibilities include drawing and analyzing arterial blood specimens, assisting with ABG interpretation, responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies, performing EKGs and other diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the healthcare team on interventions, discharge needs, and patient education. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• NBRC Registry.
• ASBRT License.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.
• 1-2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory patient assessments, makes appropriate recommendations and initiates recommended mode of therapy per physician orders.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood specimens. Assist in the interpretation of ABG's as needed.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assist with intervention as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Performs EKG's and other diagnostic or therapeutic tests as assigned.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team concerning interventions, discharge needs and patient education.
• Completes other duties or task as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree