Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness program

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver evidence-based respiratory care across adult and neonatal settings, including cystic fibrosis, heart and lung transplant cases. You will autonomously manage ventilator protocols and administer therapies, collaborating with physicians to optimize patient care.

Eligible candidates must be licensed as an LRT with ASBRT, NBRC CRT certification or eligibility, and BCLS certification; a sign-on bonus may be available for full-time

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• 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 NBRC; certification within one year if eligible.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $25.25 - $41.05 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $8,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: Full-Time AM: 3 12-hour shifts per week, Full-Time PM: 3 12-hour shifts per week, 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. 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.

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.

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.