Certified Respiratory Therapist - Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Flexi (871)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

PSLF program eligibility

Wellness programs

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL seeks a Respiratory Therapist for its Level IV RNICU to deliver evidence-based care to newborns. You will autonomously manage ventilator protocols and ABG sampling, collaborating with physicians to adjust treatment plans per hospital policies.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program and hold an Alabama LRT license; CRT certification or eligibility is required with attainment within one year.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed as an LRT with the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Eligible or certified as a CRT by NBRC; must obtain certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and evaluations including diagnostic testing and physical examinations.
• Administers therapeutic modalities as prescribed by physicians.
• Initiates and monitors invasive and noninvasive ventilation and weaning protocols.
• Participates in quality improvement, documentation, and patient education.
• Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis.
• Delineates and provides respiratory therapies to treat conditions.

Skills

Patient assessments

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas sampling

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

LRT license with Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

NBRC CRT certification or eligible

Tools

NBRC certifications

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $31.00 / hour

Shifts: flexi/PRN

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job 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, including high-frequency ventilation (HFV) and nitric oxide therapy. In this neonatal environment, you'll be treating some of the sickest babies in our region. 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.
UAB Medicine’s Level IV Regional Newborn ICU (RNICU) is the largest unit in the hospital and provides the highest and most comprehensive level of care to the tiniest and sickest babies in the region.
UAB Women & Infants Services provides compassionate, comprehensive care for mothers and babies in our state-of-the‑art Women & Infants Center, which is recognized as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. In addition to being a Women’s Choice Award Best Hospital, UAB is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, which in 2023 recognized our OB/GYN specialty as the No. 13 best of its kind in the country.

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conducts patient assessments and evaluations including diagnostic testing and conducting limited physical examinations.
2. Follows established policies and procedures when administering therapeutic modalities as prescribed by the physician.
3. Initiates and monitors invasive and noninvasive positive pressure mechanical ventilation and the use of weaning protocols in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
4. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to include critical vale and result reporting, patient education, and proper documentation procedures.
5. Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral sites. Draws off arterial lines to obtain samples for blood gas analysis in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
6. Provides therapeutic modalities to treat and prevent respiratory-related pulmonary conditions.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations 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.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary‑care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.