Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

jacksonhospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a respiratory therapist to provide care under the scope defined by the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy. You will perform evaluations, implement physician orders or protocols, and communicate with the health care team.

Preferred applicants have critical care and neonatal experience, RRT or CRT credentials (RRT preferred), current BLS/ACLS (PALS/NRP preferred), and an active Alabama license. Computer skills for hospital information systems are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved respiratory care program.
• Prefer 1 year of critical care and neonatal experience.
• Active Alabama license and current BLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred.
• Strong computer skills for Hospital Information System and other devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care per physician order or protocol across all age groups.
• Apply evidence-based practice to patient assessment, intervention and communication with the health care team.
• Promote best practices, participate in performance improvement, and support hospital standards.
• Attend required education and stay current in the field.

Skills

Critical care experience

Neonatal experience

Team collaboration

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program

Tools

RRT/CRT certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Alabama license

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.