Therapist-Respiratory-Cert

Company: Ascension, A26
Location: Mobile
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Therapist-Respiratory-Cert - Respiratory Therapy - Full-Time,Night - Providence Hospital - Mobile,ALWhy Join Ascension? Providence Health System, based in Mobile, Alabama, operates a full service, 349-bed medical/surgical facility accredited by The Joint Commission.-- Since its founding in 1854, Providence has been serving, caring for and healing the people of Mobile and surrounding areas.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need.-- In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.--What You Will Do As an Associate with Providence Hospital-AL, you will have the opportunity toProvides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA)--obtained within--1 Month (30 days)--of hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Respiratory Therapist--credentialed from the--Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--
  • Preferred Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA).--
  • Certification--specializing in--Neonatal Resuscitation--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA).--
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA).--Education:
    • Diploma--
    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:
      • None required.Equal Employment Opportunity Providence Hospital--provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), ethnic or--national origin, age (40 or over), citizenship, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.-- Providence Hospital--provides equal employment opportunities for qualified disabled individuals.--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement Providence Hospital--participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (link to E-verify site)--

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