Lifepoint Health·Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Examines patients with breathing conditions, conducts diagnostic testing, and implements treatment plans in consultation with physicians. Responsibilities include responding to emergency calls, educating patients on respiratory health, and maintaining medical equipment.
Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Job Type: PRN
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed general acute care facility boasting spacious, private rooms for all patients, a 24-hour emergency department, medical and oncology services; medical/surgical inpatient units; and short-stay surgery units. Shoals also operates the region’s only in-patient acute rehabilitation facility, the J. W. Sommer Rehabilitation Unit, and the Shoals Senior Care Center, the Shoals’ only psychiatric unit dedicated to our senior adults.
Respiratory Therapist – Certified
Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Essential Functions
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
/Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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.
North Alabama Shoals Hospital 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.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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.
Market context
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