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Respiratory Therapist CRT - Nights

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Birmingham, AL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Position Type: Full-time (Nights)

    Benefits:

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    • Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
    • Future Security: 401(k) with matching
    • Student Loan Support - Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
    • Educational Tuition Assistance
    • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits - A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
    • Paid Time Off
    • Life Insurance

    Job Summary

    The Respiratory Therapist - CRT delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, this role conducts patient assessments, monitors responses to therapy, and implements individualized treatment plans to support respiratory function and patient recovery. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

    Essential Functions

    • Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
    • Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient's cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
    • Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
    • Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
    • Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
    • Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
    • Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
    • Ensures adherence to patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards in all procedures.
    • Administers medications as prescribed, utilizing patient safety techniques to maintain proper delivery and documentation.
    • Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
    • Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
    • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications

    • 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
    • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
    • Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
    • Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
    • Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
    • Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required
    • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
    • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
    • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU required
    • STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU required

    State Specific Requirements

    • Alabama: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
    • Florida: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required.
    • Georgia: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment.
    • Indiana: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required with 12 months of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
    • Mississippi: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
    • North Carolina: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
    • New Mexico: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
    • Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
    • Texas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required for NICU therapists within 6 months of employment.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
    • Aerosolsunmatched
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displaysunmatched
    • Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
    • Neonatologyunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Follow-upunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
    • Physical Therapyunmatched
    • Physician Verbal/Telephone Ordersunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Student Loansunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Tuition Feesunmatched
    • Ventilatorunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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