CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist evaluates and provides care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The therapist assesses patients to determine appropriate treatments and their frequency, develops care plans based on diagnoses, and implements and monitors patient care plans and equipment. The role includes performing advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluating respiratory practices and medication administration based on patient outcomes, and educating patients and families about health conditions and available community resources. The therapist also helps maintain, calibrate, clean, and sterilize equipment; supports departmental inventory; and responds to emergency resuscitation team calls. This position is in the Respiratory Therapy department at UAB St. Vincent’s East and is scheduled for PRN nights. Benefits are available for eligible positions only.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) before the hire or job transfer date.
- Hold a Respiratory Therapist license from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy before the hire or job transfer date.
- Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of the hire or job transfer date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and provide care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Assess patients for appropriate types and frequency of treatment and develop plans of care based on diagnoses.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support groups and programs.
- Assist with care, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help maintain departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
- Process equipment according to established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
