Respiratory Therapist 7pm-7am

Coosa Valley Medical Center; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Dental Insurance from Day One

Flexible Schedule Options

Job summary

A progressive healthcare organization in Sylacauga is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join their dedicated team. The role involves administering complex respiratory procedures to both general and critical care patients, monitoring their responses, and assisting in training new staff. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, possess strong interpersonal skills, and a license from the Alabama State Board. This position offers flexible scheduling and starting benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pulmonary physics and physiology is essential.
• Must hold a license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Experience with respiratory assessments and therapies required.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex respiratory therapy procedures under minimal supervision.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and monitor their response to therapies.
• Oversee and train lower classified personnel as required.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Technical respiratory equipment

Job description

About Us

Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is a progressive health care organization that believes in quality patient care and values their team members. Below is an exciting opportunity to work with the amazing team at CVMC.

Why Coosa Valley Medical Center?

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Dental Insurance Day One
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Flexible Pay; No More Waiting For Pay Day

About The Job

• Administer more complex respiratory therapy procedures to general and critical care patients under minimal supervision and according to established department policies, procedures and standards.
• Makes assessment of patients’ respiratory status, administers prescribed therapies and monitors patient response to such therapies.
• May oversee and direct work of lower classified personnel and assists in training and orientation of new Respiratory Therapist or students as requested. Perform repetitive tasks in maintaining an assigned area in an orderly and sanitary condition.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood gas chemistry and pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have passed CRT and be licensed by Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy. Approximately six to twelve months’ of progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain a complete understanding of respiratory therapy principles and procedures in order to provide assistance in resolution of difficult work related problems, orient and train new employees and provide technical advice on performing therapies.
• Analytical ability necessary to review and evaluate various laboratory results, conduct respiratory assessments, and properly operate technical respiratory equipment. Interpersonal skills necessary to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with nursing personnel, physicians and other hospital personnel.