Respiratory Therapist PICU

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama is seeking a registered respiratory therapist to provide respiratory care across multiple hospital settings. The role involves supervising staff and mentoring students while ensuring high standards of care are met. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and proper licensing.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in respiratory therapy required.
• Preferred six months of ICU experience.
• Licensed by Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services in various hospital areas.
• Supervise and mentor respiratory care practitioners and students.
• Maintain performance standards according to guidelines.

Skills

Adaptability

Supervision

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

• Schedule - Shift - Hours - Days 12 Hour - Day shift - 7 AM to 7 PM - Variable

A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital (e.g., intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and the home care environment). The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. Specific therapists are also trained to provide respiratory therapy services outside of the hospital setting during critical care patient transports.

The RRT may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may also be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities as well as be asked to function in the role of mentor for students of respiratory therapy participating in clinical rotations at Children’s of Alabama.

The RRT works under the technical supervision and clinical guidance of the Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinators. Direct administrative supervision is provided by the area Respiratory Care Manager and the Respiratory Care Department Head.

The RRT carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Directors of the department. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.

Education

The practitioner must be a graduate of an American Medical Association approved 2 or 4 year program of respiratory therapy.

Experience

The practitioner must have a minimum of one year experience in the field of respiratory therapy. A minimum of six months of intensive care unit experience is preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

The practitioner must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care. The individual must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or must be eligible for registry and sit for and pass the registry examination within a specified amount of time.

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