Respiratory Therapist I - UH Freestanding ED FED - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support emergency and routine cardio-pulmonary care. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure high-quality care.

This role requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, BCLS, Alabama licensure, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations. You will maintain patient records and participate in education for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in emergency treatment of cardio-respiratory arrest and therapies.
• 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 ability to provide competent patient care to Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintains accurate and complete records according to department standards.
• Provides patient/family education as needed.
• Accesses and maintains electronic and paper medical records.

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapists

Tools

BCLS

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.