Clinical Respiratory Therapy Student: Hands-on Care

Huntsville Hospital; Guntersville Shores (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers in Guntersville, Alabama, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic respiratory care to patients, document care, and support patient safety according to hospital policies.

The role includes setting up invasive and non-invasive ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care. Alabama Board approval and CoARC program enrollment are required.

Qualifications

• Approval from Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program (CoARC).
• CPR certification required; PALS/ACLS/NRP as eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform and administer respiratory care procedures per policy.
• Maintain documentation related to Respiratory Care.
• Setup and monitor invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Respond to CODE BLUE and patient safety needs.
• Proficient in arterial puncture and bloodgas analysis.
• Complete duties with accurate records and patient charging.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patients.
• Assist in developing Care Plans and performance improvement data.

Education

State board approval

CoARC program enrollment

CPR certification with PALS ACLS NRP

Tools

Bloodgas analyzer

Ventilators

Job description

Marshall Medical Centers in Guntersville, Alabama, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic respiratory care to patients, document care, and support patient safety according to hospital policies.

The role includes setting up invasive and non-invasive ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, and collaboration with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care. Alabama Board approval and CoARC program enrollment are required.