Clinical Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus, Full-Time

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist for multiple shifts. You will evaluate and treat patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develop care plans, monitor equipment, and respond to emergencies in the Respiratory Therapy department.

This full-time role requires a graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with active Alabama licensure (NBRC credential) and BLS. Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 is available for eligible full-time hires.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Alabama Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment; monitor, record and communicate patient condition; perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patient and family about health condition and community support resources.
• Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment; manage inventory; follow cleaning/sterilization procedures; respond to emergency calls.

Education

BLS Provider

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC

Graduate from accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Certified Respiratory Therapist for multiple shifts. You will evaluate and treat patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develop care plans, monitor equipment, and respond to emergencies in the Respiratory Therapy department.

This full-time role requires a graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with active Alabama licensure (NBRC credential) and BLS. Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 is available for eligible full-time hires.