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.
INDRESPTHER
Numbers & Facts
Location
Birmingham, AL
Industry
Healthcare Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Year Founded
1985
Website
http://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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