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DCH Health System · 10 hours ago

Internal Temp Contract (8-13 weeks) CRT/RRT (Regional/Northport)

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

DCH Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract position. The role involves providing general respiratory therapy and critical care to adult and pediatric patients, while also performing diagnostic procedures and ensuring quality control of respiratory care equipment.

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Responsibilities

Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy

Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data, and formulates an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment

Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Provides effective education to patients and co-workers as appropriate

Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment

Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and facility-wide organizational performance improvement activities

Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience

Patient care procedures include Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene, Postural Drainage and Percussion, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, Acapella, Aerosolized Medications, Hand Held Nebulizer, Metered Dose Inhaler, Dry Powder Inhaler, Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care, CPAP/BiPAP, E-ZPAP, Mechanical ventilation including transport, Blood collection and analysis, Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement, Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing, ECG

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation

Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self

Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet

Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Alabama Respiratory Care licensureMechanical ventilationACLS certificationBCLS providerPALS certificationNRP certificationPatient educationEnglish proficiencyTeam leadership

Required

Current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure

Holds active credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (removed statement within 1 year after graduation)

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor's degree preferred, or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy

Must have at least two (2) years of previous direct-care RT experience in a hospital setting

BCLS provider

ACLS required

NRP required if NICU trained

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English

Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking

Ability to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Ability to reach reasonable distances in any direction

Ability to run in emergency situations

Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner

Must have ability to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips

Physical presence onsite is essential

Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range

Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

PALS preferred for staff working in the Emergency Department

Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged