Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) per diem

About the role

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy.
• Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience.
• Performs patient care procedures including Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation, Cough Assist, Aerosolized Medications, Hand Held Nebulizer, Metered Dose Inhaler, Dry Powder Inhaler, Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care, CPAP/BiPAP, Mechanical Ventilation including transport, Blood Collection and Analysis, Emergency Tracheostomy Tube Replacement, Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Communicate clearly and accurately.
• Delegate to team members and students.
• Communicate with different personalities and engage in face-to-face discussions.
• Deal with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities.
• Use electronic mail, telephone and texting.
• Work in groups.
• Perform structured and unstructured work.
• Participates on call rotation for patient care.
• Meet time pressure and time lines.
• Advocate for and participate in patient safety.
• Perform Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturer’s recommendation (IFU).
• Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identify and reduce unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Perform essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Alabama licensure.
• Holds active credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) within one year of graduation.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor’s degree preferred or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy.
• Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged.
• BCLS provider PALS preferred for staff working in the Emergency Department.
• Must be able to obtain ACLS within one year of employment and NRP if NICU trained.

Qualifications

• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Able to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Able to reach reasonable distances in any direction.
• Able to run in emergency situations.
• Able to move fingers in a coordinated manner.
• Able to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips.

Skills

• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Emergency Response
• Documentation
• Technical Proficiency

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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