Respiratory Therapist CRT-Crestwood Medical Center-PRN-Varies Huntsville Hospital Health System - 3.5 Huntsville, AL Job Details PRN 9 hours ago Qualifications Associate of Applied Science Behavioral observation Respiratory Therapy BLS Certification Mechanical ventilation monitoring Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Associate's degree in respiratory therapy Mid-level ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Transcription Preventive health (patient care) Acute care facility experience State-specific respiratory therapist license Pulmonary rehabilitation CRT Care plan implementation Respiratory diagnostics Medical treatment implementation RCP License Physical assessments

Full Job Description Overview:

Responsible for the administration of mechanical ventilation, pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician; the transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care; proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing; recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities; implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED; Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree in

Respiratory Therapy Licenses/Certificates:

Current Alabama Respiratory Therapy License issued by the Alabama State Board for Respiratory Care, and Certified with the National Board for Respiratory Care if if credentialed after 2005; Current BLS and ACLS certification (may obtain BLS and ACLS within the first 7 days after hospital orentation); PALS and NRP will be required within 90 days of hospital wide orentation if not already current.

Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred