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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Providence Hospital
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$57,493 / year median in Alabama
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Respiratory Therapy
- Providence Hospital USA Health
- 3.
CRT RCP License Full Job Description Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.Responsibilities:
Assists in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory arrest Administers continuous and intermittent cardio-pulmonary therapy and medications to the respiratory tract and is able to state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to those procedures Assesses patients' progress according to care plan and suggests modes of therapy to physicians and nurses Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric Demonstrates CPR according to the American Heart Association Provides patient/family education as needed Utilizes proper mechanics when moving and transferring patients and equipment with or without assistance Receives and transcribes cardio-pulmonary orders according to medical staff by-laws Utilizes a PC to access the Hospital Information System Communicates and uses appropriate relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person, via telephone, and other message systems Responds to overhead pages and electronic message system Maintains accurate and complete records according to department standards Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements Serves as a preceptor to new employees and respiratory students Adheres to all Infection Control and Safety Standards Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assignedAdditional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.Qualifications:
High School Diploma equivalent, completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, and current licensure with the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapists Required BCLS- Basic Life Support and ACLS
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and CRT
- Certified Respiratory Therapist Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer- minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.