Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights

Baptistfirst; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptistfirst in Montgomery, AL is seeking a full-time Certified Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. This role involves treating and managing patients with pulmonary issues, coordinating with healthcare teams, and ensuring timely care delivery.

Candidates must hold a degree in Respiratory Therapy and obtain RRT certification within 12 months, along with required licenses. The physical demands of the job include frequent lifting and patient transport, making strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Must obtain RRT within 12 months in position.
• Active certifications (ASBRT, NBRC, BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Treat and manage patients with pulmonary system deficiencies.
• Communicate patient progress with the physician and care team.
• Assist in maneuvering patients to and from transport.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Reasoning ability

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Active ASBRT LRT

Active NBRC CRT

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist - FT NightsApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102569Baptist 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 - FT NightsCertified Respiratory Therapist128 - Registered Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Third Shift (United States of America)