What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEONATAL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST -RESPIRATORY position at East Alabama Medical Center Health System?
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 Level II Nursery, NICU and CBU. . These therapists will respond to therapies ordered for patients on Mother Baby, OB Observation, and CBU 1&2. This would pretty much be limited to provision of Aerosol Therapies, night time CPAP/BIPAP, occasionally a blood gas and respond to any emergency response team calls in those areas. 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. Flexible work assignment in assisting the Respiratory Therapy Department as required
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Education
- Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Minimum Experience- 1 year experience in Level 3 NICU
Required Registration/License/Certification- Current Alabama State license
- RRT credential from NBRC,
- BLS and NRP within 90 days of hire
- ACLS, and PALS within 12 months of hire
Preferred Education- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from CoArc Accredited program.
Preferred Experience- 2 year clinical experience in Level 3 NICU
Preferred Registration/License/Certification- NPS credentials
Other Requirements- N/A
- Minimum Education