Summary
The respiratory therapists is responsible for providing pulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies & procedures.
The RRT 2 is trained to work independently in either PEDIATRICS And or Trauma ICU.
Qualifications
Education : Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program
Experience : 0-2 yrs
License : CERT RESPIRATORY THERAPY TECHNICIAN (Florida)
Certifications
- BLS / CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
- ACLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
- PALS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE
LI-TK1
Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.
Education :
Required : Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
Alabama - Minimum Education Requirements : Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT / RRT exam and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama.
Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
Experience : not applicable
not applicable
Certifications :
Required : RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
Preferred : RRT
Alabama - Minimum Certification Requirements : AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal). State Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire.
If Temporarily Licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.
Preferred : RRT
Physical Demands :