CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist - Multiple Shifts
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The therapist assesses patients to determine appropriate treatment types and frequency, develops care plans based on diagnoses, implements and monitors care plans and equipment, and evaluates treatment and medication administration based on patient outcomes. The role includes performing advanced respiratory care modalities, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, educating patients and families, responding to emergency resuscitation team calls, and supporting respiratory equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterilization, and inventory. The position is at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Full-time schedules include day or night shifts, generally 7 to 7, or Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Saturday as needed; PRN work is also available.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Hold a Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy before the hire or job transfer date.
- Hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 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 care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop care plans 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 provide information about community support groups and other available 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
- Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for applicable full-time positions.
- Generous paid time off for eligible positions.
- Paid parental leave for eligible positions.
- Associate Assistance Program for eligible positions.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
