PRN Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory

Shift: 6:30am-7:00pm or 6:30pm-7:00am 

PRN Days/Nights

Requirements:

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Respiratory Therapist License issued by the State of Alabama
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS) & Neonatal Life Support (NRP) Certifications Required 
• Must have strong Level 1 and/or Level 2 NICU experience

About the Job:

• Under the direction of Physicians and and Respiratory Director, perform all respiratory procedures in accordance with NBRC, State Regulations, and departmental policies.
• Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.
• Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Manages mechanical ventilation and artificial airways in critical and general care areas.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases as well as administers aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments.
• Initiates, monitors and manages patient’s oxygen through various devices including high flow nasal cannula and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
• Document patient care records in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.

 We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. 

Baldwin Health is a 112-bed, acute care hospital offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical care with over 800 employees and a network of medical clinics serving greater coastal Alabama. A dedicated and experienced medical staff offers over 32 medical specialties. Hospital services include Baldwin County’s only Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center, Women’s Imaging, digital imaging, a 24-hour emergency department, an extended hours urgent care & imaging center and freestanding emergency department in Gulf Shores. 

With numerous recognitions for quality and safety, the hospital is Baldwin County’s only Chest Pain and Stroke accredited facility and one of only two Sepsis Certified facilities in the state of Alabama. We are the proud recipients of many awards, including the Press Ganey Summit Award, The Joint Commission's Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

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