Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptistfirst; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptistfirst is seeking a Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, Alabama. The therapist will handle treatment and care for pulmonary patients of all ages while collaborating with physicians and the respiratory team.

A degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, and candidates must have active certifications from ASBRT and NBRC. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this full-time position on the third shift, with some exposure to infectious disease.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status.
• Active ASBRT LRT required and NBRC RRT required.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management control, and diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary deficiencies.
• Communicate with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress.
• Make recommendations regarding patient's care.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Good independent judgment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's of Science in Respiratory Care

Tools

ASBRT certification

NBRC certification

BLS certification

Job description

## Certified / Registered Respiratory TherapistApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Easttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR105308Baptist 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 about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****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 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's 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. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is 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. There is a 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:**Certified / Registered Respiratory TherapistRegistered Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Third Shift (United States of America)