Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Care & Flexible Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, including assessment and planning of treatment and monitoring of outcomes.

You will implement advanced respiratory care modalities, educate patients and families, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with the Respiratory Department to deliver high-quality patient care at UAB St Vincent's East.

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration requirements listed in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment; monitor, record and communicate patient condition; perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and community resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, including assessment and planning of treatment and monitoring of outcomes.

You will implement advanced respiratory care modalities, educate patients and families, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with the Respiratory Department to deliver high-quality patient care at UAB St Vincent's East.