Registered Respiratory Therapist - Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Flexi(870)

Position Overview

Pay range: $31.00 / hour 

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

As a respiratory therapist (RT) at UAB Medicine, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine as you deliver the latest evidence-based treatments, including high-frequency ventilation (HFV) and nitric oxide therapy. In this neonatal environment, you'll be treating some of the sickest babies in our region. Our RTs go beyond simply monitoring ventilators and administering breathing treatments. As a member of our team, you'll autonomously manage ventilator protocols, using your skills to meet patient needs while weaning them off of mechanical respiratory support. Ideal candidates have at least two years of neonatal respiratory therapy experience.

UAB Medicine’s Level IV Regional Newborn ICU (RNICU) is the largest unit in the hospital and provides the highest and most comprehensive level of care to the tiniest and sickest babies in the region. UAB Women & Infants Services provides compassionate, comprehensive care for mothers and babies in our state-of-the-art Women & Infants Center, which is recognized as a Baby-Friendly birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA. In addition to being a Women’s Choice Award Best Hospital, UAB is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, which in 2023 recognized our OB/GYN specialty as the No. 13 best of its kind in the country. 

Job Description

To evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. To consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans. 

- Provides therapeutic modalities to treat and prevent respiratory-related conditions.
- Conducts patient assessments and evaluations including diagnostic testing and conducting limited physical examinations.
- Follows established policies and procedures when administering therapeutic modalities as prescribed by the physician.
- Initiates and monitors invasive and noninvasive positive pressure mechanical ventilation and the use of the weaning protocols in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to include critical value and result reporting, patient education, and proper documentation procedures.
- Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral sites. Draws off arterial lines to obtain samples for blood gas analysis in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently registered as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) with the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (ASBRT) required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.