Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide care for pulmonary patients, perform diagnostic evaluations, and support the care plan in coordination with physicians and the respiratory team.

The role requires a degree in Respiratory Therapy, with RRT to be obtained within 12 months, and current NBRC CRT and BLS certifications. The position emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work under time constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RRT must be obtained within 12 months in position.
• Active NBRC CRT required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care for pulmonary patients.
• Communicate progress and care plans with physicians and respiratory team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT within 12 months

Active NBRC CRT

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist 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

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Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)