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DCH Health System

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

DCH Health System, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485

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DCH Health System . The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital. Overview

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital. Responsibilities

Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy. Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience. Patient care procedures include: Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy Bronchial Hygiene Postural Drainage and Percussion Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PEP, PAP Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Cough Assist Aerosolized Medications Hand Held Nebulizer Metered Dose Inhaler Dry Powder Inhaler Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care CPAP/BiPAP Mechanical ventilation including transport Blood collection and analysis Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing Demonstrate leadership skills Requires decision making that will affect others Responsible to achieve outcomes Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately Ability to delegate to team members and students Must be able to receive delegation Address conflict and stressful situation Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Must be able to work in groups Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work Participates on call rotation as needed for patient care Must be meet time pressure and time lines Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc. Advocate for and participant in patient safety Perform Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturers recommendation (IFU) Accountability related to meeting/exceeding department goals, DCH Values, DCH Mission and Vision DCH Standards

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Current Alabama licensure. Holds active credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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