Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform treatment, management, and diagnostic care for pulmonary patients of all ages at Baptist Medical Center East.

You will perform routine and complex respiratory procedures, communicate progress with physicians and the respiratory team, and may take on additional duties within the scope of the role. This is a Regular-Full time, Third Shift position in the United States.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Active NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT credentials preferred or required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex pulmonary care procedures.
• Communicate patient status and progress with physicians and respiratory team.
• Assist and maneuver patients; contribute to care plan adherence within scope of role.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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 about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

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 Therapist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.