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Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Faith-based hospital system serving Central Alabama

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Full-TimeDeadline 3/9/27
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Associate's
Alabaster, AL, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program is required; for individuals licensed before December 31, 2008, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program is accepted.
  • Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support/HealthCare Provider certification is required.
  • Advanced Life Support certification is required as appropriate for the unit and site.
  • No prior experience is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
  • Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures.
  • Maintain patient records and accurate, precise documentation.
  • Select, assemble, check, and operate respiratory care equipment.
  • Demonstrate competency in respiratory therapeutics and the use of ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, physiologic monitors, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other equipment required for respiratory care.
  • Apply analytical reasoning and blend patient care management skills with technical expertise.
  • Communicate with members of the healthcare team.
  • Perform quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, collect specimens, and analyze blood for gas transport and acid/base determinations.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care.

About the company

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Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

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Baptist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system caring for communities across Central and Northeast Alabama. Its hospitals, emergency services, physician practices and outpatient clinics combine acute, primary and specialty care, including heart, cancer, surgical, diagnostic and women's services. Baptist Health Medical Group includes community-based physician practices alongside hospital and specialty care, extending services beyond inpatient stays. The system is part of Orlando Health, a nonprofit academic health organization whose network spans Florida, Puerto Rico and Alabama. Baptist Health traces its roots to a hospital ministry founded by Birmingham-area Baptist congregations in 1922.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1922

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