Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Full benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to support our Respiratory Care team. You will administer therapies, perform pulmonary diagnostics, and manage ventilators under direction, providing patient care across ages.

This is a full-time, dayshift role with 12-hour shifts 7:00a–7:00p. Requirements: Alabama RCP license, NBRC RRT/CRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS within 60 days, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Alabama state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required.
• BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate on hire and maintained.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NRP certificate is a plus.
• 2 years experience as an RCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and life-support equipment.
• Participate in rapid response for airway management and emergencies.
• Assess respiratory status, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained.

Education

Alabama RCP license

NBRC RRT/CRT

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate within 60 days

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (plus)

NRP certificate (plus)

2 years experience as an RCP (plus)

Job description

Bonus Amount

$10,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Bonus: up to $10,000 (optional)

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00a to 7:00p

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

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. Someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

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

• Will 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, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate 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

Qualifications

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: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf