Respiratory Therapist FSP (Internal Contract)

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages. The role includes ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and participation in emergency procedures per clinical policies and standards.

Eligible candidates will have a two-year RT program and CRT or RRT credentials, with state licensure and required life support certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.
• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC credential: CRT or RRT.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators and adjust parameters as needed.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases and communicate results.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identify critical arrhythmias.
• Document care, interventions, and patient responses accurately.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Two-year RT program

CRT or RRT eligibility

Tools

NBRC credentialing

Job description

Description

Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups by performing respiratory therapy treatments, ventilator management, diagnostic testing, and emergency procedures. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality, patient-centered care in accordance with clinical policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
• Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response.
• Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including appropriate parameter adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and 12-lead EKGs; identifies life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Maintains and calibrates respiratory equipment according to infection control guidelines.
• Documents care delivered, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and departmental clerical functions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong foundational knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates safe practice and infection control compliance.
• Physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and operating patient care equipment.
• Works cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and varying temperatures.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program leading to CRT or RRT eligibility.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state license or certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (per facility requirements) within time frame required by facility policy.

Experience

• Experience in an acute care or clinical environment preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to work independently in high-stress situations.