About the role
Position Summary
At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
- ALL benefits start on day one!
Position Summary
Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- 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
Other Related Functions
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
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
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Associate 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 required
- Must be eligible for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines required
- Basic computer/ mechanical training required
Licensure/Certification
Maintains license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
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. required
CRT’s registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the NBRC and be updated every five years. CRT’s credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with NBRC. required
Maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required
Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site required
Maintains active membership in the AARC preferred
Must be eligible for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam per NBRC guidelines
Experience
None required