Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU PRN AM

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders, utilizing advanced therapeutic procedures and equipment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical reasoning and effective communication skills, ensuring high-quality patient care. With a commitment to excellence and adherence to health policies, you'll play a vital role in the healthcare team. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist exam.
• Maintains License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment use.
• Maintains accurate documentation and compliance with policies.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Patient Care Management

Communication

Quality Control

Medical Gas Administration

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Basic Computer/Mechanical Training

Tools

Non-invasive Ventilators

Arterial Blood Gas Analyzers

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood 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.

Schedule: 3x12s; 7:00pm to 7:00am

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, 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 of the 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 Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• 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, medication delivery, noninvasive ventilator support, 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 requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s, area’s, department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted). Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC

guidelines. Basic computer/mechanical training required.

Licensure/Certification Maintains License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Alabama Department of Health. RRT’s registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT’s credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience None.