Certified Respiratory Therapist - Baptist Health

Brookwood Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Up to 5 weeks PTO

Parental leave & family care

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

With five hospitals to choose from and a variety of schedules to fit your needs, we will match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an approved program.
• NBRC certification and current BLS certification required.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate for unit and site.
• Preferred: active AARC membership.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care.
• Blends patient care with technical respiratory leadership.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintains QC and maintenance of ABG analyzers and specimens.
• Upholds attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

NBRC certification

BLS certification

ALS as applicable

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

ABG Analyzers

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team! The Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

With five hospitals to choose from and a variety of schedules to fit your needs, allow us to personally match you to the location and team that best aligns with your experience, values, and goals.

Why choose Baptist Health:

• Benefits That Start Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Compassionate Leadership
• Up to 5 Weeks PTO
• Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support
• Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Baptist Health is a part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! "We make it personal."

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)

Licensure/Certification

• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Experience

• None