RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

CULLMAN REGIONAL • Cullman, AL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and critical care support, including performing complex functions of life-support ventilation systems in accordance with competencies, procedures, and protocols, and seeking guidance from registered therapists as needed. The role also supports staff and student training, maintains the arterial blood gas (ABG) laboratory in accordance with Joint Commission standards and CLIA requirements, and performs prescribed critical care procedures and their documentation and charges. The therapist helps maintain team productivity, safely cleans and returns equipment after patient use, and promotes teamwork, patient safety, quality, and exceptional patient and guest experiences.

The position requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics and physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry, and pharmacology, generally acquired through completion of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. Candidates must hold CRT certification and a current Alabama respiratory license. Approximately six to twelve months of progressively responsible related work experience is required. The employee must complete initial and annual competencies and assist with other staff members' competencies.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry, and pharmacology.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
• Current Alabama respiratory license.
• Approximately six to twelve months of progressively responsible related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in ACLS, PALS, and CPR is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees and precepting students.
• Perform complex functions of life-support ventilation systems in accordance with competencies, procedures, and protocols; use registered therapists for guidance as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance of the ABG laboratory to meet Joint Commission standards and CLIA requirements.
• Perform prescribed critical care procedures and document and charge for those procedures.
• Assist coworkers in maintaining productivity above 100% year-to-date or as prescribed by senior leadership.
• Gather equipment after patient use, clean it according to manufacturer guidelines, and return it to proper storage.
• Demonstrate and encourage teamwork and exceptional patient and guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
• Complete initial and annual competencies and assist with other staff members' competencies.

What This Job Offers

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