Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Nights

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL is a leading 252-bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in Alabaster, Alabama, it serves over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offers a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, and robotic surgery. The hospital features state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and a 256-slice CT scanner. It has received accolades such as ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Transcatheter Valve certification, and Primary Stroke Center Designation. Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment for both experienced specialists and those beginning their healthcare journey, with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team-oriented atmosphere.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines.
Intermediate Care training as defined on Baptist Health’s Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
Basic computer/ mechanical training
Must possess and maintain a current Alabama Respiratory Therapy license issued by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy, or a valid Temporary Respiratory Therapist License/Permit authorized by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy. Team members practicing under a temporary license/permit must obtain permanent licensure within the timeframe established by the Board.
Respiratory Therapists credentialed on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain active status with the NBRC and be updated every five years. Respiratory Therapists credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.

Nice To Haves

Maintains active membership in the AARC

Responsibilities

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders.
Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures.
Maintains patient records.
Selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilatory, pulmonary diagnostic, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and medical condition.
Demonstrates expertise in medical gas administration, environmental control systems, humidification, medical delivery, non-invasive ventilatory support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provides care for patients in non-critical care units.
Has advanced clinical skills and job responsibilities as described in the RRT clinical Ladder program.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Instructs clinical practicum students.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/ department’s policies and procedures.
Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.