Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT Days

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a full-time day position at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. The therapist will deliver pulmonary care and coordinate with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC CRT, and ASBRT LRT licensure with BLS; additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on the area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RRT must be obtained within 12 months in position.
• Active NBRC CRT required; ASBRT LRT required; BLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc may be required depending upon area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation and care of pulmonary patients.
• Communicate patient progress with physicians and respiratory team regarding care plan.
• May be assigned additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT Days page is loaded## Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT Daysremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR107130Baptist 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 .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Certified Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team regarding patients progress in regards to care plan. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience**: Degree in Respiratory Therapy. RRT must be obtained within 12 months in position.**License / Certification**: Active ASBRT LRT required, Active NBRC CRT required, BLS required. Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:- 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.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires walking 33% sitting 33%, and standing 33% of the time during the workday.There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Requires occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - FT DaysCertified Respiratory Therapist128 - Registered Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)