Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Pediatric

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Alabama is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week, night shift, 84-hour contract position. The role involves providing general respiratory therapy and critical care to both adult and pediatric patients.

Qualified candidates must hold the current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure and have at least two years of direct-care experience. Additional details including performance standards and compliance requirements are outlined in the job description.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of previous direct-care RT experience in a hospital setting.
• Maintains performance and patient satisfaction standards.
• Responsible for obtaining the necessary continuing education for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory therapy to adults and pediatric patients.
• Perform technical procedures safely and efficiently.
• Assemble and check respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Direct-care RT experience in a hospital setting

BCLS provider

ACLS certification

PALS certification (preferred)

Membership in professional organization

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

DCH Health System in Alabama is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week, night shift, 84-hour contract position. The role involves providing general respiratory therapy and critical care to both adult and pediatric patients.

Qualified candidates must hold the current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure and have at least two years of direct-care experience. Additional details including performance standards and compliance requirements are outlined in the job description.