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CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist

UAB St. Vincent's

Location
Onsite (Birmingham, AL)
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago

About the role

UAB St. Vincent’s is a trusted healthcare provider in Alabama with a legacy of compassion and service. This role involves evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, developing care plans, and responding to emergency resuscitation calls.

Skills

Respiratory Assessment Respiratory Care Patient Care Planning Respiratory Treatment Patient Monitoring Advanced Respiratory Care Modalities Medication Administration Patient and Family Education Respiratory Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Equipment Cleaning and Sterilization Inventory Management Emergency Resuscitation Response

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Perks

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Full job details

Position Overview

  • Department: Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule: PRN Nights
  • Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
  • Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more 

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

  • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops 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 outcomes.
  • Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processe equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
  • Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls

What You Will Need

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.
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.