Certified Respiratory Therapist - 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 Plan

PTO 5 weeks

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood in Homewood, AL seeks Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team. The role assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and operates respiratory care equipment.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC certification, BLS, and ALS as appropriate. You will work with ventilators, ABG analyzers, and uphold hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an approved program.
• NBRC certification in Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit/site.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and the use of ventilators and related equipment.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Blends patient care with technical expertise through analytical reasoning.
• Communicates openly with the healthcare team.
• Maintains QC and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers and blood gas analysis.
• Adheres to attendance and organizational policies and procedures.

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood 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.

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 ofthe 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