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Respiratory Therapist CRT - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System

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Other On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 4 months agoCloses Jun 11

Location

Fort Payne, Alabama

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They also consult with physicians and provide technical direction to medical and nursing staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Alabama Respiratory Therapist License and have at least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment. Additional certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required.

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Job description

Overview Responsible for providing care which includes assessment, treatment, control diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Consults with physicians. Provides consultation, instruction and/or technical direction of medical, nursing and other staff members.

Responsibilities

Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of DRMC. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and DRMC. Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of this position as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Education: Must possess a current Alabama Respiratory Therapist License.

Experience

Desirable characteristics include two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
License/Certification: Alabama Respiratory Therapy License required, BLS / ACLS / PALS / NRP required About Us DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama. Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia. DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group. DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.