REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - EAMC RESPIRATORY CARE

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - EAMC RESPIRATORY CARE

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.

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

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