Night Per Diem Respiratory Therapist II

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide respiratory therapy and diagnostics. This Per Diem, Night shift position involves assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care under physician and department direction.

Candidate will have an active RCP license, NBRC credential or within three months of hire, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and preferred NRP; an associate or BS degree

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC or obtained within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered, with focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.

Education

RCP license (state)

RRT NBRC

Associate or Bachelor’s in Respiratory Care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification (preferred)

Job description

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide respiratory therapy and diagnostics. This Per Diem, Night shift position involves assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care under physician and department direction.

Candidate will have an active RCP license, NBRC credential or within three months of hire, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and preferred NRP; an associate or BS degree