Respiratory Therapist Student, Marshall Medical Center North, PRN, Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Guntersville, AL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.

Requirements

Approval from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care is required.
Current enrollment and forward progression in an accredited school of respiratory therapy as determined by CoARC.
CPR certification is required with PALS, ACLS, and NRP acquired as permitted by respective school program.

Responsibilities

Administers various forms of therapies according to academic level
Knows signs and symptoms of Adverse Reactions, and the steps necessary for patient safety.
Setup and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilation
Responds to and knows the duties required of respiratory in "CODE BLUE"
Proficient in arterial puncture and bloodgas analysis
Performs Quality Controls, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on the Bloodgas equipment.
Consistently completes duties assigned
Maintain accurate records and documentation of therapies administered to patients.
Accurately performs patient charging procedures as are required.
Communicate effectively with a physician, co-workers and other staff about patient care
Ability to assess a patient and assist in developing a Care Plan as indicated.
Process or clean equipment.
Proficient in setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment utilized in patient care.
Collect and maintain data as is necessary for Performance Improvement program.
Ability to interact with co-workers, other staff, physicians, patients and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner
The above job duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all responsibilities that may be inherent with this position.