RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Therapy team at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham supports hospital-wide patient care, managing conditions such as asthma and respiratory distress. This team plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes.

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.
• Maintain accurate records of patient condition and communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• 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 provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Associate Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• and more.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time Nights