CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist - Multiple Shifts

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy team supports hospital-wide patient care, managing conditions like asthma and respiratory distress. This team plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certified Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
Process equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.