They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics
## Responsibilities 1
Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy 2
Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data, and formulates an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment
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Performs both basic and advanced emergency, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
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Provides effective education to patients and co-workers as appropriate
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Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory care equipment
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Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and facility-wide organizational performance improvement activities
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Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience 8
Patient care procedures include: - - Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy - Bronchial Hygiene - Postural Drainage and Percussion - Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing - Acapella - Aerosolized Medications - Hand Held Nebulizer - Metered Dose Inhaler - Dry Powder Inhaler - Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care - CPAP/BiPAP - E-ZPAP - Mechanical ventilation including transport - Blood collection and analysis - Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement - Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing DCH Standards - Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook - Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
## Qualifications MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1
Current Alabama Respiratory Therapist license
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Currently credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire date
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BLS required 4
PALS and ACLS preferred 5
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.