Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Per Diem

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients, including general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy.
• Provides rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience.
• Patient care procedures:
  • Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
  • Bronchial Hygiene
  • Postural Drainage and Percussion
  • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PEP, PAP
  • 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
• Demonstrates leadership skills, including decision-making, delegation, and conflict resolution.
• Communicates clearly and accurately with patients, families, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Participates in on-call rotation as needed for patient care.
• Works under time pressure and meets deadlines.
• Handles exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Wears protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, masks, and gowns.
• Advocates for and participates in patient safety.
• Performs Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturer’s recommendations (IFU).
• Maintains performance, patient, and employee satisfaction standards.
• Adheres to DCH Values, Mission, Vision, and Behavioral Standards.
• Uses electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Complies with all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Alabama Respiratory Therapist license.
• Currently credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the required timeframe.