Respiratory Therapist CVICU and CCU

Children's of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works in Respiratory Care in the CVICU and CCU at the Main Campus Lowder Building. The position delivers respiratory care services in assigned hospital areas, which may include intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and chronic care units. A therapist who is not eligible for NBRC registration may be assigned to areas outside critical care. The therapist must adapt to the assigned area and perform duties specific to that assignment.

The role may include supervising other respiratory care practitioners, providing orientation and in-service education, and mentoring respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations at Children's of Alabama. The therapist works under the technical supervision and clinical guidance of Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinators, with direct administrative supervision from the area Respiratory Care Manager and Respiratory Care Department Head. Duties are performed according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Director, while maintaining the standards of performance for the assigned area.

Respiratory therapists at Children's of Alabama work in a learning- and growth-oriented environment with healthcare professionals committed to family-centered care. Critical care respiratory therapists collaborate closely with physicians and nurses, using current evidence-based practices and technology. The posting describes care for patients of all ages and treatment needs, and notes that the Cardiovascular ICU has 20 beds.

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or Temporary Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• A CRT eligible for registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) may be required to work in all hospital areas; a CRT not eligible for NBRC registration may be assigned to areas outside critical care.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of staff-level job experience specializing in Respiratory Therapy (listed as nonessential).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services in assigned hospital areas, potentially including critical care, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and chronic care units.
• Adapt to the assigned area of duty and perform special duties required by the assignment.
• May supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners.
• May provide orientation and in-service education.
• May mentor respiratory therapy students participating in clinical rotations at Children's of Alabama.
• Carry out assigned duties according to department policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Director.
• Maintain the standards of performance for the assigned area.
• Identify and correct conditions affecting patient and employee safety, uphold safety standards, and report safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree