Respiratory Therapist, Reg II

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Birmingham, AL, seeks a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a fast-paced pulmonary diagnostics team in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and thrives in a busy clinic environment.

The role emphasizes performing advanced pulmonary tests, accurate documentation, collaboration with providers, and delivering high-quality patient care with day-one benefits.

Qualifications

• Current RRT credential and Alabama licensure required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience performing pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret Full Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Conduct Methacholine Challenge Testing.
• Perform MVV and MIP/MEP testing.
• Perform NIF assessments and maintain records.
• Ensure QC and proper operation of diagnostic equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to provide patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced clinic environment

Experience with pulmonary diagnostics

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Alabama licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

2018 Brookwood Medical Center Dr., Medical Building C, Suite 215, Birmingham, AL 35209 Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join a fast-paced and growing pulmonary specialty practice where you'll work alongside a supportive, collaborative, and growth-minded team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who is passionate about pulmonary diagnostics and helping patients improve their respiratory health.

In this role, you will work closely with providers to perform a variety of advanced pulmonary procedures and diagnostic testing in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, thrives in a busy environment, and has strong pulmonary function testing experience.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret Full Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), averaging 8 or more studies per day
• Conduct Methacholine Challenge Testing
• Perform Maximal Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)
• Complete Maximal Inspiratory and Expiratory Pressure (MIP/MEP) Testing
• Perform Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF) Assessments
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and testing records
• Ensure quality control and proper operation of respiratory diagnostic equipment
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to provide exceptional patient care

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Alabama licensure required
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience performing pulmonary diagnostics and respiratory testing preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinic environment