Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team. This role involves treatment and management of patients with respiratory issues, performing various procedures, and collaborating with healthcare professionals on patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Respiratory Therapy and necessary certifications, including ASBRT LRT and NBRC RRT. A proactive approach to patient care and strong communication skills are essential for this position, which offers a regular full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care if credentialed after 2002.
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties involved with the treatment and management of patients with Pulmonary system issues.
• Complete all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages.
• Communicate with Physicians and Respiratory team on patient's progress.

Skills

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to complete work within rigid time constraints

Reasoning ability and good independent judgment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

Tools

ASBRT LRT certification

NBRC RRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more, visit https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. The Therapist shall complete all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan; as well as to make recommendations regarding patient's progress. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care preferred. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

License / Certification

Active ASBRT LRT required, Active NBRC RRT required, BLS required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.
• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.

Work Conditions / Physical Requirements

Position requires walking 33%, sitting 33%, and standing 33% of the time during the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Requires occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job Title

Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist. Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)