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Resp Therapy RRT- Full Time, Nights at Huntsville Hospital Health System
Decatur, Alabama, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Life Support, Patient Assessments, Ventilator Equipment, Medication Delivery Devices, Chest Physical Therapy, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, EKGs, Patient Education, BLS, ACLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Overview Job Summary: Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Administer quality respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of an ASBRT Licensed Therapist and physician and by prescription. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions 1. Performs respiratory patient assessments, makes appropriate recommendations and initiates recommended mode of therapy per physician orders. Must be familiar with ventilator equipment, respiratory medication delivery devices as well as be knowledgable on performing chest physical therapy. 2. Draws and analyzes arterial blood specimens. Assist in the interpretation of ABG's as needed. 3. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assist with intervention as appropriate and within scope of practice. 4. Performs EKG's and other diagnostic or therapeutic tests as assigned. 5. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team concerning interventions, discharge needs and patient education. 6. Completes other duties or task as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Graduate of an accredited program. NBRC Registry. ASBRT License. BLS required, ACLS preferred. Experience: 1-2 years experience preferred.
Responsibilities
The role involves administering quality respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system abnormalities, requiring performance of respiratory patient assessments and initiation of prescribed therapy modes. Responsibilities also include drawing and analyzing arterial blood specimens, responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies, and performing diagnostic tests like EKGs.