Registered Respiratory Therapist FT PM

Position Summary

BAPTIST HEALTH CITIZENS HOSPITAL

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical facility located in Talladega, Alabama. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including diagnostic imaging, digestive health care, orthopedics, sleep medicine and surgical services. The hospital's dedicated sleep disorder center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the gold standard for sleep care. Baptist Health Citizens is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions

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 ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other

equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.

blood for gas transport and acid / base determinations.

and local standards.

Qualifications

Education / Training

completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).

guidelines.

Licensure / Certification

updated every five years. RRT's credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with

NBRC.

Experience

None