Respiratory Therapist: Compassionate Patient Care & Impact

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders in an acute-care setting.

You will initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate respiratory equipment on a 2-12 hour shift with occasional weekends. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• Must be eligible for NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam.
• Basic computer and mechanical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and use of non-invasive ventilatory and pulmonary diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates analytical reasoning and blends patient care with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly with the healthcare team.

Skills

Respiratory care

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Arterial blood gas analyzers

Ventilators

Pulmonary diagnostic equipment

Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders in an acute-care setting.

You will initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate respiratory equipment on a 2-12 hour shift with occasional weekends. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.