Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Certified Respiratory Therapist/Registered Respiratory Therapist- Fayette, AL Job Locations US-AL-Fayette ID 2023-6863 Category Clinical Position Type Per diem (8 to 32 hours bi-weekly) Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients.  They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics. 

Responsibilities Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policyReviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data, and formulates an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment.Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Provides effective education to patients and co-workers as appropriate.Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment.Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and facility-wide organizational performance improvement activities.Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experiencePatient care procedures include:Oxygen/Aerosol TherapyBronchial HygienePostural Drainage and PercussionIntermittent Positive Pressure BreathingAcapellaAerosolized MedicationsHand Held NebulizerMetered Dose InhalerDry Powder InhalerAdult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical CareCPAP/BiPAPE-ZPAPMechanical ventilation including transportBlood collection and analysisEmergency tracheostomy tube replacementBedside Pulmonary Function Testing

DCH Standards

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Current Alabama Respiratory Therapist license. Currently credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire date. BLS required PALS and ACLS preferred Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

WORK CONTEXT

Interpersonal relationships: Includes demonstrating leadership skills. Delegating to team members, addressing conflict, communication with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results.Physical work conditions: Includes exposure to human fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Structural job characteristics: Includes decision making and critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Must be able to work regular assigned schedule with occasional long hours.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

              ABILITY

Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to run in emergency situations.   Ability to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips. 

ACTIVITES

Physical activities include talking, hearing, bending, twisting, walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, crouching, pulling, lifting, repetitive motion, standing.Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

REQUIREMENTS

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodationHearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.Physical presence onsite is essential. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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