Respiratory Therapist RRT - Nights

  • Community Health Systems
  • Foley, Alabama
  • Full Time
Baldwin Health is your community healthcare provider, a 112-bed facility offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical care. 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.

Located in Foley Alabama on the Gulf Coast, Baldwin Health is surrounded by unique local shops, a quaint historic downtown, and is home to the OWA Park and Resort. Youre sure to enjoy our museums, parks and restaurants that surround our picturesque clock tower and beautiful fountain. With our busy performing arts community to amazing youth sports programs, there are services, activities and events throughout the year to entertain and engage you. Foley truly offers something for everyone!

**Job Summary**

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.

**Schedule:** **Full-Time, Nights**

**What We Offer:**

+ Student Loan Repayment Plans

+ Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month

+ 6% 401k Employer Matching

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company provided renewal of BLS

**Qualifications**

+ 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred

**Licenses and Certifications**

+ RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

+ NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required

+ STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required

**Essential Functions**

+ Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.

+ Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patients cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.

+ Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.

+ Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.

+ Performs testing procedures, such as pulmonary testing procedures, as assigned.

+ Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.

+ Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.

+ Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.

+ Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.

+ Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.

+ Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.

+ Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.

+ Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.

+ Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
Job ID: 484142008
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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