Respiratory Therapist Day Shift

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across all ages under physician order or protocol and within Alabama Board scope. The role emphasizes evidence-based respiratory care, patient assessment, and collaboration with the health care team.

Ideal candidates hold RRT/CRT credentials, BLS/ACLS, Alabama license, and prefer additional PALS/NRP; hospital IT skills and standing/walking are required for long shifts.

Qualifications

• RRT or CRT required; BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP preferred.
• Current Alabama license required.
• Computer skills required for use of Hospital Information System and other devices.

Responsibilities

• Promotes best practices in respiratory care through evidence-based medicine including patient assessment, recommendation, education, intervention, and communication with the health care team.
• Attends required hospital and departmental education and stays current in field.

Skills

RRT / CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Alabama License

Hospital information system

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled