PRN Respiratory Therapist

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL, seeks a skilled respiratory therapist to join its team. The role involves performing respiratory care under physician orders and protocols across all age groups, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient assessment.

Candidates must hold an AMA-approved respiratory care program, Alabama license, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred. RRT or CRT credentials are valued, along with experience in critical care and neonatal settings.

Qualifications

• Must complete an AMA-approved respiratory care program.
• RRT or CRT credential required; RRT preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP preferred.
• Alabama license current.
• Computer skills for Hospital Information System and devices.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care duties under physician or protocol with all age groups.
• Promotes evidenced-based practice, patient assessment, intervention and team communication.
• Adheres to Jackson Hospital standards and participates in education and performance improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program

RRT or CRT credential

Alabama license

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

AMA-approved program for respiratory care. Prefer 1 year critical care and neonatal experience. RRT or CRT; RRT preferred, BLS and ACLS required, PALS and NRP preferred. Current Alabama License required. Computer skills required for use of Hospital Information System and other devices. Standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, maneuvering heavy rolling equipment long distances, assisting hospital staff in positioning and moving patients.

Job Description

Performs under the scope of practice of the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy Chapter 798-X-4. Provides all duties within scope of practice as ordered by physician or protocol and for all age groups as assigned. Promotes best practices in respiratory care through the application of evidenced based medicine involving patient assessment, recommendation, education, intervention and communication with the health care team. Follows Jackson Hospital Standards of performance, works well in a team, supports operations, and performance improvement. Attends required hospital and departmental based education and stays current in field.

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