Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess and care for patients with respiratory issues. The role involves conducting therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and relevant licensure.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam.
• Maintains License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Alabama.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Patient care management

Quality control

Communication

Medical gas administration

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.

• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.

• Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.

• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.

• Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medication delivery, noninvasive ventilator support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Instructs clinical practicum students.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s, area’s, department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted). Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines. Basic computer/mechanical training required.

Licensure/Certification Maintains License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Alabama Department of Health. RRT’s registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRT’s credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.