DCH Health System · 2 hours ago
Fayette-Internal Temp Contract (8-13 weeks) Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respirator
Fayette, AL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDCH Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide services to adult and pediatric patients. The role involves performing respiratory therapy, critical care procedures, and diagnostics while ensuring patient education and adherence to quality standards.
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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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy
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
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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