Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights Position Available In Monroe, Alabama

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform cardiopulmonary and neurological diagnostic studies andprovide pulmonary therapeutic modalities for assigned inpatientsand outpatients at Williamson Health.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Earned a Cardio Respiratory Care diploma or degree from acollege or university; RRT only. Registered/Certified by the NBRC or 1 year of Respiratory Careexperience. Tennessee State license with ABG endorsed.

NRP, PALS, ACLS

certified within 6 months of hire. BLS within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Patient Care Delivery Equipment and Skills Training:

Network Computer System; Blood Gas Machine; Pulse Oximetry; IPPBMachine; Adult, Pediatric, & Infant Ventilators; EKG Machine;Holter Monitor; CPAP/BiPAP; PFT Machines; Bronchoscope; InfantIntubation; Meditech OE System.

Physical Environment:

Office and all areas pertinent to Respiratory Therapy.

Physical Effort:

Communicates in English both verbally and in writing. Able to stand and walk for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients utilizingskills of observation, communication and examination; includingdata from patient, family and other members of healthcare team Plans for the patient’s care on an individual basis,identifying problems/needs, standards of care/practice,interventions consistent with identified problems and attainableoutcomes Safely administers and documents medications and patient’sresponse to medications according to established procedures asevidenced by lack of errors or patterns. Reports abnormal findingsor critical values according to established policy Reassess patient’s condition, evaluates response, communicatesas necessary to the care team, recommends alternate interventionsfor respiratory care to Provider, documents accurately and timely,and modifies plan of care accordingly. Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needsas appropriate for the patient population, and delivers educationto patients and family as appropriate. Functions independently with treatments, procedures andequipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy,procedure and competency based assessment with no pattern or trendof problem. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patientand family Monitors and maintains equipment and supplies. Verifiesequipment is working properly and supply stock is appropriate. Initiate and maintain adjunct airways/Edited orders documentedwith correct changes Facilitates staff development – including assist withorientation and training of respiratory personnel and acceptscharge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration ofpatient condition and care requirement. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications anddepartmental educational programs and in-services Maintains position specific qualifications