Certified Respiratory Therapist - Brookwood
Baptist Health
- Location
- Onsite (HOMEWOOD, AL)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Baptist Health Brookwood seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The role involves operating specialized medical equipment and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
Position Summary
Baptist Health Brookwood is looking for Certified Respiratory Therapists to join our team! The Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders; initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Why choose Baptist Health:
✅ Benefits That Start Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance✅ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan✅ Compassionate Leadership✅ Up to 5 Weeks PTO✅ Paid Parental Leave & Family Care Support✅ Life Insurance & Extended Leave Plan✅ Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
Baptist Health is a part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! "We make it personal."
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, 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 ofthe 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program. (If licensed prior to December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted.)
Licensure/Certification
- Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
- Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
Experience
- None