RRT - Registered Respiratory Technician - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

30d•$6,000•Onsite

About The Position

UAB St. Vincent’s is seeking a Registered Respiratory Technician (RRT) to provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role involves assessing patients for appropriate treatment, developing and monitoring care plans, implementing advanced respiratory care modalities, and educating patients and families. The RRT will also respond to emergency resuscitation team codes. This position is part of the Respiratory department and operates on a schedule of three 12-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm, including every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop 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 outcome.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.