CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist - Multiple Shifts
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist evaluates and cares for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role assesses patients’ treatment needs and develops care plans based on their diagnoses, then implements and monitors those plans and related equipment. It also involves performing advanced respiratory care, evaluating treatment and medication administration based on patient outcomes, and communicating changes in patient condition. The therapist educates patients and families, helps maintain respiratory equipment and inventory, processes equipment according to cleaning and sterilization procedures, and responds to emergency resuscitation team calls. This is a full-time position in the Respiratory Therapy department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Schedules include day and night shifts, typically 7 to 7, or Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Saturdays as needed. PRN availability is also noted. A sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 may be available for applicable full-time positions.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential, obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
- National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist credential, obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of the hire date 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’ appropriate treatment type and frequency, and develop plans of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, 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 using established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
Benefits
- 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.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 for applicable full-time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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