Acute Care Respiratory Therapist | Neonate to Geriatric

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver acute and ongoing cardio-pulmonary care, assist in emergencies, administer therapies and medications, and monitor patient progress.

The role requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and the ability to document care, maintain records, teach new staff, and adhere to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• High School Diploma equivalent acceptable with related education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory events.
• Administer continuous and intermittent cardio-pulmonary therapy and medications.
• Assess patient progress according to care plan and suggest therapy adjustments.
• Provide patient care with minimal supervision.
• Precept new employees and respiratory students.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Access and maintain electronic and paper medical records.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to deliver acute and ongoing cardio-pulmonary care, assist in emergencies, administer therapies and medications, and monitor patient progress.

The role requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and the ability to document care, maintain records, teach new staff, and adhere to infection control standards.