Pulmonary Function Specialist - Respiratory Therapy - FT -1st Shift at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Huntsville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pulmonary Diagnostics, Staff Education, System Updates, Joint Commission Readiness, Strategic Planning, Procedure Development, Clinical Care, Teaching Skills, Bronchial Hygiene, Oxygen Therapy, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures, Mechanical Ventilation, Data Interpretation, Word Processing, Database Applications

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Responsible for coordinating pulmonary diagnostics for HH Main and Women’s and Children’s facilities. Responsible for aiding in the education of staff as well as educational functions for nursing. Aides with system updates, staff education and planning related to The Joint Commission. Assists the director and dept manager in strategic planning of the department and aides in the development of new procedures. This position has a direct involvement in maintaining Joint Commission readiness. Qualifications Education: HS/GED Required. Licensure/Certifications: Applicant must be registered by the N.B.R.C and licensed by the ASBRT. Certification or registry in PFT Testing is preferred. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Experience: Prefer three years experience as Respiratory Therapist with proficiency in all duties of a Critical Care Therapist. Supervisory and public speaking experience is preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities Exhibit excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly Excellent clinical and teaching skills in all areas of Respiratory Care and the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of Bronchial Hygiene, Oxygen Therapy, non-invasive cardiology, Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures, and Mechanical Ventilation in Critical/Non Critical care settings Must be able to organize, accomplish goals while meeting deadlines, and properly maintain work schedules Analytical ability with a working knowledge of statistics required in order to gather and interpret data in situations where the problems are somewhat complex Be proficient in use of computer, to include word processing, database and spreadsheet applications. About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for coordinating pulmonary diagnostics across two hospital facilities and assisting with staff education, particularly for nursing personnel. This role also involves aiding the director and department manager in strategic planning and maintaining readiness for The Joint Commission inspections.