Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Alabama Medical Center
Job Type: PRN
Who We Are
- People are our passion and purpose.
- Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
- North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services.
- We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.
- North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
Where We Are
No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL, is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.
Why Choose Us
- Employee
- Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional
- Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary
Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
- Essential Functions
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
- Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
- Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
- Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
- Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
- Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
- Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
- Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
- Participates in performance improvement and required education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Patient Populations Served
- Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
- Protected
- Health
- Information
- Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure
- Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
- Physical
- Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, reaching, kneeling, repetitive hand/arm movements, and keyboard entry; occasional sitting, squatting, running; rare climbing. Possible exposure to biological and chemical hazards (blood/body fluids; gases/vapors/fumes; hazardous medications); latex exposure may occur.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
License
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
Certifications
BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
Skills
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
EEOC Statement
North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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- We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
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- We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
- We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
