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Respiratory therapist reg ft (12809)

CULLMAN REGIONAL

#ACLS #CPR #CLIA #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Critical Care #PALS #Joint Commission #Respiratory Therapy #RRT

Quick overview

Perform complex life support ventilation and critical care procedures while maintaining the ABG lab according to Joint Commission and CLIA standards. Provide mentorship and training to new employees, students, and certified respiratory therapists.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program, RRT registration, and a current Alabama respiratory license. Candidates should have six to twelve months of related experience and certifications in ACLS, PALS, and CPR are recommended.

associate degreeprofessional certificateMentoringACLSCPRPatient SafetyClinical DocumentationPreceptingPALSABG Lab MaintenanceCritical Care SupportLife Support Ventilation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Cullman
Regional
Medical
Center -
Cullman,
AL 35056Position
Type:
Full
TimeJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
Health
CareJob
Summary: Assist in training new employees, serve as a reference/mentor to certified respiratory therapists, precept students. Perform complex functions of life support ventilation systems in a manner of quality critical care support consistence with competencies, procedures, and/or protocols. Perform daily maintenance of ABG lab for Joint Commission standards and CLIA. Perform prescribed critical care procedures, documentation of procedures performs, and charge procedures perform. Assist coworkers in maintaining productivity percentage above 100% year-to-date or prescribed by senior leadership. Gather equipment after patient use, clean equipment per manufacture guidelines, and return equipment to proper storage. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education

Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry and pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of two-year AMA approved program in respiratory therapy. Must be registered (RRT). Must have current Alabama respiratory license.

Experience

Approximately six to twelve months of progressively more responsible related work experience necessary to gain complete understanding of respiratory therapy principles and procedures to provide assistance in resolution of difficult work-related problems. Completes initial and annual competencies and assists with other staff members
Additional
Skills/Abilities: Recommend being certified in ACLS, PALS, and CPR.