Respiratory Therapist I - UH Freestanding ED FED - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, Alabama seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide emergency cardio-respiratory care and administer therapy per care plans across age groups.

Position requires licensure with the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapists, BCLS, and graduation from an accredited program. You will work with physicians and nurses, utilize the hospital information system, and contribute to education and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in emergency cardio-respiratory treatment per care plan.
• Administer cardio-pulmonary therapy and meds to the respiratory tract with appropriate rationale.
• Assess patient progress and suggest therapy adjustments to physicians and nurses.
• Provide competent patient care to Neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Demonstrate CPR according to American Heart Association guidelines.
• Educate patients and families as needed.
• Maintain accurate records per department standards.

Skills

CPR (AHA) proficiency

Patient communication

Patient assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assists in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory arrest
• Administers continuous and intermittent cardio-pulmonary therapy and medications to the respiratory tract and is able to state the purpose, rationale, precautions and observations related to those procedures
• Assesses patients' progress according to care plan and suggests modes of therapy to physicians and nurses
• Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care
• Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Demonstrates CPR according to the American Heart Association
• Provides patient/family education as needed
• Utilizes proper mechanics when moving and transferring patients and equipment with or without assistance
• Receives and transcribes cardio-pulmonary orders according to medical staff by-laws
• Utilizes a PC to access the Hospital Information System
• Communicates and uses appropriate relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person, via telephone, and other message systems
• Responds to overhead pages and electronic message system
• Maintains accurate and complete records according to department standards
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
• Serves as a preceptor to new employees and respiratory students
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Current licensure with the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapists and registry eligible with the National Board of Respiratory Care Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.