RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG FT (12809)

Respiratory Therapist Reg FT

Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Health Care

Description

Job Summary:

• Assist in training new employees, serve as a reference/mentor to certified respiratory therapists, precept students.
• Perform complex functions of life support ventilation systems in a manner of quality critical care support consistent with competencies, procedures, and/or protocols.
• Perform daily maintenance of ABG lab for Joint Commission standards and CLIA.
• Perform prescribed critical care procedures, documentation of procedures performs, and charge procedures perform.
• Assist coworkers in maintaining productivity percentage above 100% year-to-date or prescribed by senior leadership.
• Gather equipment after patient use, clean equipment per manufacturer guidelines, and return equipment to proper storage.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Education: Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry and pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of two-year AMA approved program in respiratory therapy. Must be registered (RRT). Must have current Alabama respiratory license.

Experience: Approximately six to twelve months of progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain complete understanding of respiratory therapy principles and procedures to provide assistance in resolution of difficult work-related problems. Completes initial and annual competencies and assists with other staff members.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Recommend being certified in ACLS, PALS, and CPR.