RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - BAYLOR

Cullman Regional Medical Center; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Alabama to assist in training new employees, mentor certified therapists, and perform complex life-support ventilation procedures. The role includes ABG lab maintenance, critical care procedures, and documentation in line with Joint Commission and CLIA standards.

Candidates should have completed a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, hold RRT registration, and possess an Alabama respiratory license; ACLS/PALS/CPR certifications are

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year AMA-approved program in respiratory therapy required.
• Must be registered (RRT) and hold current Alabama respiratory license.
• ACLS, PALS, and CPR certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees and mentor certified respiratory therapists.
• Precept students.
• Perform complex life-support ventilation procedures.
• Maintain ABG lab to Joint Commission standards and CLIA requirements.
• Perform prescribed critical care procedures and document actions.
• Help keep productivity above targets year-to-date.
• Gather and clean equipment after patient use and return to storage.
• Demonstrate teamwork and promote patient safety and quality.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Physiology concepts

Microbiology

Pulmonary physics

Pulmonary physiology

Advanced respiratory care

Mathematics

Blood chemistry

Pharmacology

Education

Two-year AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

ABG analyzer

Job description

***BAYLOR POSITION OFFERING BAYLOR INCENTIVE***Job Summary:Assist in training new employees, serve as a reference/mentor to certified respiratory therapists, precept students.Perform complex functions of life support ventilation systems in a manner of quality critical care support consistence with competencies, procedures, and/or protocols.Perform daily maintenance of ABG lab for Joint Commission standards and CLIA.Perform prescribed critical care procedures, documentation of procedures performs, and charge procedures perform.Assist coworkers in maintaining productivity percentage above 100% year-to-date or prescribed by senior leadership.Gather equipment after patient use, clean equipment per manufacture guidelines, and return equipment to proper storage.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry and pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of two-year AMA approved program in respiratory therapy. Must be registered (RRT). Must have current Alabama respiratory license.Experience:Approximately six to twelve months of progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain complete understanding of respiratory therapy principles and procedures to provide assistance in resolution of difficult work-related problems. Completes initial and annual competencies and assists with other staff membersAdditional Skills/Abilities:Recommend being certified in ACLS, PALS, and CPR.