Certified Respiratory Therapist - Highlands Respiratory Care - Flexi (870)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UAB Medicine as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, where you will deliver evidence-based treatments and manage ventilatory protocols. As part of a leading academic medical center, you'll support diverse patient needs in an inclusive environment focused on advancement and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) with Alabama board.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care.
• Consult with physicians for patient care plans.
• Manage ventilator protocols and life support.

Skills

Therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care

Patient care consultation

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Licensed as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT)

Currently certified/eligible as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist - Highlands Respiratory Care - PRN/Flexi (870)-(T215032)

Description

Compensation: Pay: $31.00 / hourJob Highlights: As a respiratory therapist (RT) at UAB Medicine, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine as you deliver the latest evidence-based treatments. Your case mix can include adult cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, heart and lung transplantation, interstitial lung disease, and much more. If you choose to practice in the neonatal environment, you'll be treating some of the sickest babies in our region. At UAB Medicine, our RTs go beyond simply monitoring ventilators and administering breathing treatments. As a member of our team, you’ll autonomously manage ventilator protocols, using your skills to meet patient needs while weaning them off of mechanical respiratory support.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine: UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021- Level I Trauma Center- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke CenterOur success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

Job Description:
To evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Licensed as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) with the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (ASBRT) required. Currently certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). If eligible to be certified, must obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Primary Location

:UAB Hospital-Highlands

Job Category

:Respiratory Services

Organization

:708510000 Respiratory Care-HLND

Employee Status

:Regular

Shift:Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts