Respiratory Therapist I - UH Freestanding ED FED - University Hospital
USA Health
- Location
- Onsite (Mobile, Alabama)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
USA Health is a leading healthcare system in Mobile, Alabama, providing advanced medicine and research. The Respiratory Therapist I role involves assisting in emergency cardio-respiratory treatment and administering therapy to patients across all age groups in the freestanding ED.
Skills
Respiratory therapy
Cardio-pulmonary therapy
Emergency treatment
Patient assessment
CPR
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Infection control
Safety standards
Precepting
Clinical documentation
Benefits
- Health insurance
Full job details
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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
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
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.