Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT FT Nigh shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal, to perform treatment, management, diagnosis, and care of pediatric and neonatal patients within the pulmonary system.

This role involves ventilator management, nitric oxide and surfactant administration, potential involvement in high-risk deliveries, and regional ground transport support. A degree in Respiratory Care with NBRC credentials is required; experience and active licensure are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Active NBRC RRT and ASBRT LRT; BLS required.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Transport certification if assisting with regional transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, diagnosis and care for pediatric/neonatal patients.
• Ventilator management including conventional and high-frequency oscillatory support.
• Nitric Oxide and surfactant administration as needed.
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and regional ground transport.

Skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

Highlights

Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal shall be responsible to perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. This individual will be responsible for pediatric and neonatal therapeutic equipment and processes including intubation, ventilator management with conventional, as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) ventilation, Nitric Oxide and surfactant administration. The Respiratory Therapist may assist in high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and regional ground transport. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Degree in Respiratory Care required, Bachelor's degree preferred. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, and/or pulmonary function testing required.

Licensure/Certification

Active ASBRT LRT required, active NBRC RRT required, BLS required, additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending on area assigned. Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification required if assisting with regional ground transport.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job Details

• Job: Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT FT Nigh shift Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pediatric/Neonatal
• Job Type: Regular-Full time
• Shift: Third Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.