Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist, PRN (As Needed)

Baptist Health•Prattville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. The Therapist shall all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan; as well as to make recommendations regarding patient's progress. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
Active ASBRT LRT required
Active NBRC RRT required
BLS required
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints
Reasoning ability and good independent judgment
Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science in Respiratory Care preferred
If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned

Responsibilities

Perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system.
Perform routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages.
Communicate with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan.
Make recommendations regarding patient's progress.
Assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds.
Occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.