PRN Respiratory Therapist: Advanced Clinical Care

Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN schedule. You will assess, treat, and provide respiratory care using non-invasive ventilation and diagnostic equipment in a busy acute care setting.

Responsibilities include documentation, clinical instruction, and collaboration with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care in non-critical units. Requires AS degree in respiratory care and NBRC RRT eligibility, with Alabama licensure and BLS/ALS

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences.
• Eligible for NBRC RRT exam.
• Intermediate Care training.
• Basic computer/ mechanical training.
• Must possess Alabama Respiratory Therapy license (or Temporary license).
• NBRC credential maintenance (active status) for post-2002 graduates.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate.
• Active membership in the AARC Preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and uses of non-invasive ventilatory and pulmonary diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Instructs clinical practicum students.
• Provides care in non-critical care units.
• Maintains knowledge to support respiratory care services per unit policies.

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) eligibility

Intermediate Care training

Basic computer/ mechanical training

Alabama Respiratory Therapy license (or temporary permit)

NBRC credential maintenance (active status) for post-2002 graduates

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

AARC Membership (Preferred)

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN schedule. You will assess, treat, and provide respiratory care using non-invasive ventilation and diagnostic equipment in a busy acute care setting.

Responsibilities include documentation, clinical instruction, and collaboration with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care in non-critical units. Requires AS degree in respiratory care and NBRC RRT eligibility, with Alabama licensure and BLS/ALS