Respiratory Therapist - Day-One Benefits & Impactful Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings w/matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care,pet

Care

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. You will initiate therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate respiratory equipment on a day-one benefits plan.

Essential functions include non-invasive ventilation, ABG measurement, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Requirements include an associate degree and NBRC eligibility; Alabama licensure is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an approved program.
• eligibility to sit NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Maintains quality control of arterial blood gas analyzers and blood gas analysis.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with Baptist Health policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Non-invasive ventilation

Medical gas administration

Communication

Quality control

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC RRT eligibility

Basic computer skills

Tools

ABG analyzers

Ventilators

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. You will initiate therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate respiratory equipment on a day-one benefits plan.

Essential functions include non-invasive ventilation, ABG measurement, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Requirements include an associate degree and NBRC eligibility; Alabama licensure is essential.