Respiratory Therapist: Cardio-Pulmonary Care & Collaboration

Huntsville Hospital; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and evaluate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role includes consulting with physicians and providing guidance to medical, nursing and other staff.

Candidates should hold an Alabama Respiratory Therapist License and have BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications; two years hospital experience is desirable. The department emphasizes ethics, safety, and continuous education.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Alabama Respiratory Therapist License.
• Desirable characteristics include two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
• Alabama Respiratory Therapy License required, BLS / ACLS / PALS / NRP required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing care which includes assessment, treatment, control diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Consults with physicians.
• Provides consultation, instruction and/or technical direction of medical, nursing and other staff members.
• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of DRMC.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC.
• Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Must participate in safety instructional programs.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Patient assessment

Consultation with physicians

Education

Alabama Respiratory Therapist License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

DeKalb Regional Medical Center in Fort Payne, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and evaluate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. The role includes consulting with physicians and providing guidance to medical, nursing and other staff.

Candidates should hold an Alabama Respiratory Therapist License and have BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications; two years hospital experience is desirable. The department emphasizes ethics, safety, and continuous education.