Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) – Critical Care

Lifepoint Health®; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Florence, AL, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care for patients with breathing-related conditions. You'll conduct diagnostic testing, deliver respiratory therapies, and educate patients on treatments. A Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current state license are required. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive environment, focusing on improving community health.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) license in state of practice.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions and performs diagnostic testing.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, and device use.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls, assessing patient conditions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Effective English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

A community healthcare provider in Florence, AL, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care for patients with breathing-related conditions. You'll conduct diagnostic testing, deliver respiratory therapies, and educate patients on treatments. A Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current state license are required. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive environment, focusing on improving community health.