Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift at a Growing Hospital

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

Job summary

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The role involves initiating procedures, documenting patient data, and operating respiratory equipment in non-critical care units.

Requires AS in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences, NBRC RRT eligibility, Alabama license, BLS, and ACLS as applicable. Join a hospital focused on community health and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• AS in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences (required).
• Must be eligible for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam.
• Must possess and maintain a current Alabama Respiratory Therapy license.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Performs quality control and maintenance of ABG analyzers and related tests.
• Instructs practicum students.
• Adheres to Baptist Health policies and age-specific patient care needs.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

NBRC RRT eligibility

BLS certification

Advanced Life Support

Computer literacy

Education

AS in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Job description

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The role involves initiating procedures, documenting patient data, and operating respiratory equipment in non-critical care units.

Requires AS in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences, NBRC RRT eligibility, Alabama license, BLS, and ACLS as applicable. Join a hospital focused on community health and clinical excellence.