Respiratory Therapist

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to join our Respiratory Care team. You will perform respiratory therapies, pulmonary diagnostics, and patient assessments under the direction of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director.

Required Alabama RCP license, NBRC RRT/CRT certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and a High School Diploma. 12-hour day shifts with a sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; full-time employment with

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama RCP license is required.
• NBRC RRT/CRT certification is required or in process.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications must be current at hire.
• HS diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation and oxygen therapies and aerosolized medications.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and ABG analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and life-support equipment.
• Participate in rapid response and airway management as needed.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment plans.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized and maintained.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

ABG testing

Emergency response

Education

Alabama RCP license

NBRC RRT/CRT certification

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification within 60 days

High School Diploma

Job description

Bonus Information

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

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. S omeone 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):

• W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• E nsure 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

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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