Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

UAB St. Vincent's; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at a leading institution committed to providing compassionate care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating patients with respiratory conditions, ensuring they receive the best possible care. This position offers a full-time schedule with a supportive environment that values teamwork and patient-centered approaches. With a rich history of service in the community, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus up to $6000

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required prior to hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and monitor patient care plans based on diagnosis.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Advanced Respiratory Care

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's degree from an accredited COARC program

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign on Bonus: Up to $6000
• Department: Respiratory
• Schedule: Full-time Day Shift - Every 3rd weekend, 7a-7p
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's East
• Location: Trussville, Alabama

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Bachelor's/Associate's degree required from an accredited COARC program.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s:

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.