What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEONATAL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST -RESPIRATORY position at East Alabama Medical Center Health System?
EAMC MISSION
- At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.
- POSITION SUMMARY
- This position is responsible for independently performing respiratory care procedures which requires the ability to interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response. This includes invasive procedures that may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas. Therapists will serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team regarding the respiratory care delivered to patients in all areas of the hospital. The position requires the ability to respond promptly to changes in workload and adjustment in assignments as needed to achieve optimal productivity, efficacy and quality patient care. This position may require attendance, evaluation, and treatment at high risk term and preterm delivieries.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or Grandfathered in by NBRC
Minimum Experience- Less than one year accepted
Required Registration/License/Certification- ACLS must be obtained within 12 months of DOH/Transfer
- Active Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy License
- BLS obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer
- PALS must be obtained within 12 months of DOH/Transfer.
- RRT
Preferred Education- Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from a CoArc accredited program
Preferred Experience- 1 year Respiratory Care experience preferred
Preferred Registration/License/Certification- RRT
- RPFT
- ACCS
- NPS
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Other Requirements- N/A
- Minimum Education
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