Respiratory Therapist NICU

About the role

A certified respiratory therapist (CRT) who is eligible to be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) may be required to deliver respiratory care services in all areas of the hospital (e.g. intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and the chronic care units). The CRT who is not eligible to be registered by the NBRC may be required to work in all areas of the hospital except the critical care areas. The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. The CRT may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities as well as be asked to function in the role of mentor for students of respiratory therapy participating in clinical rotations at Children's of Alabama. The CRT works under the technical supervision and clinical guidance of the Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinators. Direct administrative supervision is provided by the area Respiratory Care Manager and the Respiratory Care Department Head. The CRT carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Director of the department. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services in all areas of the hospital (e.g. intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and the chronic care units).
• Supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners.
• Be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities.
• Function in the role of mentor for students of respiratory therapy participating in clinical rotations at Children's of Alabama.
• Carry out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Director of the department.

Requirements

• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill and knowledge in assigned clinical areas.
• Keep up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable circumstances.
• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks, environment or processes; adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Generate innovative solutions to work situations, try different and novel ways to deal with problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; impose standards of excellence for self rather than having standards imposed.
• Identify and correct conditions that affect patient and employee safety; uphold safety standards; report safety issues and concerns to supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Licensed Respiratory Therapist
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Respiratory Therapy (nonessential)

Skills

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Service Focus
• Building Trust
• Teamwork/Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Decision-Making
• Adaptability
• Innovation
• Work Standards
• Safety Awareness

Benefits

Realistic staffing ratios and a supportive team environment help to ensure that each patient is treated safely and effectively.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

7p - 7a, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts

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