Respiratory Therapist- 7:00 P.M. - 7 :00 A.M.

jacksonhospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across age groups under physician protocols, promote evidence-based practices, and collaborate with the health care team.

Requirements include Alabama license, RRT or CRT (RRT preferred), BLS and ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred. Prefer 1 year of critical care and neonatal experience; strong computer skills and ability to operate hospital information system.

Qualifications

• AL license required and Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy rules followed.
• RRT or CRT certification preferred; BLS/ACLS required.
• Neonatal and critical care experience preferred.
• Proficient with hospital information systems and patient data entry.
• Commitment to best practices and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care within scope of practice as ordered by physician or protocol.
• Assess, educate, intervene and communicate with the health care team.
• Attend required hospital and departmental education and participate in perf improv.

Skills

Critical care

Neonatal care

Communication

Evidence-based medicine

Teamwork

Education

RRT or CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Hospital Information System

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.

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.