Position Overview
Department : Respiratory Therapy
Schedule:
Full-time Nights, 7p to7a Work
Location:
UAB St. Vincents Birmingham Benefits for eligible positions only includ e: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more The Respiratory Therapy team supports hospital-wide patient care, managing conditions like asthma and respiratory distress. This team plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes.
What You Will Do
- Conduct medically prescribed respiratory therapy under the supervision of a respiratory therapist.
- Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
- Document findings of patient progress.
- Seek consultation as necessary.
- Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
- Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to respiratory therapist.
- Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
- Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
- May oversee the care provided according to established regulations and practice standards.
What You Will Need
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Minimum
Requirements:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative relevant experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree in a relevant field OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Additional Preferences No additional preferences.
- About UAB St.
- Vincent’s UAB St.
- Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years.
- With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St.
- Vincent’s name.
- We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other.
- We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients.
- We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.
- As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S.
- News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission.
- Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
