Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Patient Education

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver care across diverse patient populations at our Mobile facilities. You will assist in emergency cardio-respiratory situations, administer cardio-pulmonary therapies, and monitor patient progress per established care plans.

Responsibilities include using hospital information systems, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma equivalent and completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory arrest.
• Administers continuous and intermittent cardio-pulmonary therapy and medications to the respiratory tract, with rationale and precautions.
• Assesses patient progress per care plan and suggests therapy modes to physicians and nurses.
• Provides competent patient care with minimal supervision.
• Precepts new employees and respiratory students.
• Maintains accurate records and adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Accesses and maintains electronic and paper medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma equivalent

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

The University of South Alabama is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver care across diverse patient populations at our Mobile facilities. You will assist in emergency cardio-respiratory situations, administer cardio-pulmonary therapies, and monitor patient progress per established care plans.

Responsibilities include using hospital information systems, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate records.