Respiratory Therapist

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide prescribed pulmonary care for Neonate through Geriatric patients. The role includes administering bronchodilators, alveolar therapies, and monitoring response to treatment, with emphasis on accurate documentation and quality care.

The position requires NBRC RRT, Alabama license, BCLS/ACLS/PALS within six months, and a strong teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC.
• Current Alabama license to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• Must obtain BCLS within 6 months of employment.
• ACLS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients across all ages as prescribed by physicians.
• Perform routine, non-critical to advanced modalities of respiratory care with competency.
• Administer bronchodilators and other pulmonary medications; monitor delivery and side effects.
• Adjust therapy based on patient condition and clinician guidance; document appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective time management and charting per hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement and uphold high standards of patient care.
• Collaborate with care teams and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

English communication

Emergency communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Alabama state license

Job description

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryJob Description Summary***$6,000 sign on bonus*** Respiratory Therapist has to be able to provide services that are prescribed by a physician for the assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment, management, and monitoring of patients of all ages to include Neonate through Geriatric years with many types of deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary function.Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsDemonstrates knowledge, ability and effective skill levels to perform routine, non-critical, critical, emergent and advanced modalities of respiratory care of which the employee has established completed competency requirements.Appropriately performs clinical functions and adjusting approach as needed to meet age-specific populations to include, but not limited to, appropriate communication as well.Administers and demonstrates knowledge base of Broncho pulmonary drugs to include, but not limited to, medication actions, delivery modes, hazards, contraindications and adverse side effects.Utilizes critical thinking skills to set priorities in providing patient care that demonstrates effective time management techniques.Effective documentation skills using guidelines established in the hospital/departmental policy and procedural manuals.Recommend and implement changes in patient’s therapy when appropriate.Demonstrates a commitment to the provision of high quality service and contributes to quality outcomes and performance improvement in the department as well as the hospital.Takes pride in the workplace as demonstrated by seeking out opportunities to contribute above-and-beyond stated job assignments, particularly in times of need.Identify and comply with hospital/departmental policies and regulatory standardsUtilizes organizational, human, financial, equipment and supply resources efficiently and appropriately.Direct Reports (supervised positions)NoneQualificationsMinimum Education RequiredGraduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care approved Respiratory Therapy Program.Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.Current Alabama License.Must have BCLS within six (6) months of employment date.Must have ACLS within six (6) months of employment date.Must have PALS within six (6) months of employment date.Minimum Education PreferredAssociates in Applied Science Respiratory TherapyMinimum Experience PreferredPrevious critical care experienceRequired Skills/AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal forms.Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency.Annual completion of competency requirementsBasic typing and computer skills.Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment (Preferred).Sufficient experience as a Respiratory Therapist to be qualified to work in a setting without assistance.Reachable by personal phone number twenty-four (24) hours a day.ShiftNightShift Details7:00 pm - 7:00 amFTE0.9TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.