Contract NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT Required) Enterprise Float Pool %2455 FT 7p

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary system deficiencies. The ideal candidate will hold a current license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy and possess essential certifications such as BCLS, with ACLS and PALS being preferred. You will utilize your exceptional organizational and communication skills to provide top-notch care within a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current license from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy is mandatory.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage treatment and diagnostic evaluation of patients with pulmonary deficiencies.
• Provide care and support for patients with abnormalities in the pulmonary system.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Reasoning Ability

Independent Judgment

Education

Current license from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy

Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist

BCLS certification

ACLS and PALS certifications

NRP certification for NICU

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Performs duties involved with the treatment, management control, and diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist through the National Board for Respiratory Care. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred.
• NRP certification for those qualified to work in the NICU.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.
• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.