Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Location:

Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Job :

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT), Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT), internally referred to as a Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) for our Respiratory Care team. As a CRT/RRT you will work under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager. The role involves carrying out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders, and focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population.

Bonus: up to $7,500 (optional)

Shift’s Available:
Nights

Employment Type:

Full-time

Hours:

12‑hour shifts – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Location:

Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life‑supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.

Education and Training

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• Alabama state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• High School Diploma

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree
• NRP certificate
• 2 years experience as an RCP

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Full Time

Nights

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