Certified Respiratory Therapist

St. Vincent’s Health System; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Certified Respiratory Therapist in Birmingham, Alabama. You will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients with respiratory insufficiencies while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. We offer competitive salaries, a generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive work environment dedicated to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Required BLS certification within 30 days.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Alabama prior to hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Care

Emergency Response

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience or Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

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• Hospital UAB St Vincent's Birmingham, Alabama
• Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
  
  

• Sign on Bonus Up to $6000
• Department Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule Multiple shifts available
• Fulltime dayshift
• Fulltime nighshift
• PRN
• Hospital UAB St Vincent's Birmingham, Alabama
• Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
  
  

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops 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 outcomes.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processe equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls
  
  
  

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.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  
  

No additional preferences.

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.

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