Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Job Description

Job Description

University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Special Care Unit - UAB Special Care Unit is an elite team of acute care professionals who treat catastrophically ill, medically complex patients requiring extended acute care. Most patients are ventilator dependent with multiple co-morbidities. If you enjoy working in a challenging multi-disciplinary acute care environment, we need you!

Registered Respiratory Therapists are responsible for independently utilizing current respiratory care administration and monitoring practices in accordance with physician's orders. As a critical part of our patient care team you will collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, nursing assistants, occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy to provide superior quality of care.

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Responsibilities of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position include:

1. Evaluating and recommending a treatment plan of care to allow patients to reach maximum performance levels through therapy
2. Responsible for documentation of patient's evolution including evaluation reports on patient's progress
3. Operate various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment
4. Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with the patient, the patient's family, work team and all levels of the organization

Schedule

• 12 Hour Shifts
• PM Shift Available

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Job Qualifications:

1. Education – Successful completion of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
2. Experience – Two years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
3. Licensure – Current State of Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure
4. Certifications – BLS and ACLS required

TriVent Healthcare (its affiliates, and subsidiaries) (collectively, “The Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any legally protected characteristic, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, ancestry, age, sexual preference, veteran status or on the basis of disabilities which, with reasonable accommodation, render the applicant qualified to satisfactorily perform the job available.

TriVent Healthcare (its affiliates and subsidiaries) is a Drug Free Workplace.