Respiratory Therapist Specialist 20P - Pediatric Transport - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated weekend respiratory therapists specializing in critical care and emergency response. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care for adults through intubation and mechanical ventilation support. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and wellness programs. Join a team recognized for excellence, where your skills can make a significant impact on patient outcomes and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Onsite training

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC.
• ACLS and BLS certifications preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy for adults in critical care and emergency situations.
• Transport patients as needed while ensuring optimal care.

Skills

Adult critical care experience

Emergency response skills

Intubation skills

Mechanical ventilation support

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position is for scheduled weekend respiratory therapists specializing in critical care, emergency response, and transport for adults.

Qualifications

Education required: High School diploma or GED.

License, certification, and/or registration: Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC. ACLS and BLS certifications are preferred upon hire and/or mandatory within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Experience: Adult critical care experience with skills in emergency response, intubation, mechanical ventilation support, and critical care transport is preferred upon hire and/or mandatory within one year.

Additional skills/abilities: Excellent communication skills required; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent prioritization and task switching.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. It features 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, Level III Neonatal ICU, largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, and a Red Shirt Trauma Program. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Heart Programs. Our facilities include six cath labs and four EP labs, along with various medical units, offering opportunities for skill development. We provide a campus training center, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, The Daisy Award, and Nurse Residency Program for new grads. We support employee well-being with comprehensive benefits, childcare, wellness programs, onsite pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, partnering with the U.S. Army’s PaYS program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, disability coverage, retirement plans with 401K match, nurse residency, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, onsite training, employee discounts, and more.

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al