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Fayette-Internal Temp Contract (8-13 weeks) CRT/RRT
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DCH Health System
Fayette, AL (In Person)
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Overview The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics. This is a 13-week, night shift, 84-hour contract position. Responsibilities Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy Reviews, 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 experience Patient care procedures include: Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy Bronchial Hygiene Postural Drainage and Percussion Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Acapella Aerosolized Medications Hand Held Nebulizer Metered Dose Inhaler Dry Powder Inhaler Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care CPAP/BiPAP E-ZPAP Mechanical ventilation including transport Blood collection and analysis Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing ECG 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 Handbook Must 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 Current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure. Holds active credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (removed statement within 1 year after graduation) Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor's degree preferred, or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy Must have at least two (2) years of previous direct-care RT experience in a hospital setting BCLS provider PALS preferred for staff working in the Emergency Department. ACLS required. NRP required if NICU trained Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged Responsible for obtaining needed continuing education for licensure Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.