Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, ensuring the highest quality of care through the use of advanced respiratory equipment. Your expertise will be crucial in performing therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can utilize your skills in respiratory therapeutics and patient management, contributing to the well-being of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in respiratory care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program required.
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Maintains accurate documentation and patient records.
• Demonstrates proficiency in respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Respiratory Therapeutics

Analytical Reasoning

Patient Care Management

Communication Skills

Quality Control

Medical Gas Administration

Airway Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary Diagnostics

Physiologic Monitors

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

Arterial Blood Gas Analyzers

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.• Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.• Communicates openly and effectively with all members ofthe healthcare team.• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Other Related Functions• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.• Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medical delivery, ventilatory support, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.• Instructs clinical practicum students.• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirementsrelative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies andprocedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training• Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)Licensure/Certification• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).• Licensed by the State of Alabama (Department of Health) - renewed bi-annually.• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.• Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).Experience• None