Respiratory Therapist - FT

Baptistfirst; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver treatment, management, evaluation, and care of patients with pulmonary disorders. The RT collaborates with physicians and the respiratory team to implement care plans and ensure quality patient outcomes.

Education includes a degree in respiratory therapy with RRT to be obtained within 12 months; required licenses/certifications include ASBRT LRT, NBRC CRT, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; RRT must be obtained within 12 months.
• Active ASBRT LRT and NBRC CRT certifications; BLS required.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to complete work within rigid time constraints and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with pulmonary deficiencies.
• Communicate with physicians and the respiratory team regarding patient progress and care plans.
• Assist with patient transfer and handling, and support interfacility transport as needed.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management under tight deadlines

Good judgment and reasoning

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT within 12 months

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist - FTApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR105786Baptist 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 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 - FTCertified Respiratory Therapist128 - Registered Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)