Respiratory Therapist- PRN/FT

About Us:

North Alabama Specialty Hospital specializes in the management of critical care patients with complex medical needs. Services provided include ventilator management and weaning, infectious disease management, and complex wound care. North Alabama Specialty Hospital is managed by Priority Hospital Group and is part of a joint venture with Huntsville Hospital.

Job Description:

The respiratory therapist provides direct patient care in a critical care setting, uses critical thinking to assess patients and anticipate changes in condition, and participates in the interdisciplinary functions of the hospital. North Alabama Specialty Hospital values a collaborative approach between our respiratory therapists, nursing team, medical staff, and the administrative team to provide high quality patient outcomes.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education/Certifications: Current license from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy and must be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Experience: Hospital experience required; ICU experience preferred. New graduates accepted

Additional Skill/Abilities: BLS & ACLS required, Ventilator and tracheostomy experience preferred.

SIGN ON BONUS FOR 1 YEAR COMMITMENT FOR FULLTIME

Pay: $26.50 - $42.35 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• ICU: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RRT/CRT License (Required)

Work Location: In person