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Respiratory Therapist Nights

Community Health Systems • Foley, AL • 1w ago

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights: 6:30P-7A, rotating weekends

Benefits:

Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month (Health, Dental, Vision)

401k with Matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling & Paid Time Off

100% certification reimbursement

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician prescriptions. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions

Administers respiratory therapies, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management, ensuring proper patient response and safety.

Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.

Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.

Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.

Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.

Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.

Demonstrates responsible decision-making based on patient assessments, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.

Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.

Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.

Displays skill and sound judgment during crisis situations, managing respiratory emergencies and interventions effectively.

Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.

Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.

Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.

Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.

Licenses and Certifications

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required

BCLS - Basic Life Support within 7 days of hire required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required

State Specific Requirements

Alabama: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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