Respiratory Therapist — Pediatric & Neonatal Care

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

USA Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care on the Gulf Coast. The role involves assisting in emergency cardio-respiratory treatments, providing cardio-pulmonary therapy, and maintaining accurate records across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, CPR per AHA standards, and patient/family education. The position requires teamwork with physicians and nurses and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma equivalent (or GED) is required.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in emergency treatment of acute cardio-respiratory arrest.
• Administers cardiopulmonary therapy and medications with appropriate rationale and observations.
• Assesses patient progress per care plan and suggests therapy adjustments to physicians/nurses.
• Performs patient care with minimal supervision.
• Provides CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.
• Delivers patient and family education as needed.
• Uses Hospital Information System and PC to document and access records.
• Maintains accurate records per department standards.
• Serves as a preceptor to new employees and respiratory students.
• Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Standards.

Education

High School Diploma equivalent

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

USA Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care on the Gulf Coast. The role involves assisting in emergency cardio-respiratory treatments, providing cardio-pulmonary therapy, and maintaining accurate records across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, CPR per AHA standards, and patient/family education. The position requires teamwork with physicians and nurses and adherence to infection control and safety standards.