Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Madison Hospital Pulmonary - PRN - 3rd Shift

Marshall Medical Centers; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible spending

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Nurse residency program

Tuition assistance

Student loan reimbursement

On-site training and education

Employee discounts

Job summary

This position provides patient care in critical care, step-down, and general care areas within Huntsville Hospital Health System. The Respiratory Therapist will assist in initiating and supporting mechanical ventilation and provide essential respiratory care services.

The role requires NBRC credentialing, state licensure, and completion of required certifications (PALS/ACLS within one year; BLS preferred initially). Weekend/holiday rotations may be required to ensure patient coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the ASBRT and credentialed by the NBRC; CRT minimum; RRT preferred.
• PALS/ACLS required within one year; BLS preferred upon orientation.
• Weekend/holiday rotation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in critical care, step-down and general care areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptable to fast-paced work

Prioritization

EKG procedures

Bronchial Hygiene

Oxygen Therapy

Respiratory Diagnostics

Mechanical Ventilation

Intubation

Transport care

Education

HS/GED

CRT certification

RRT preferred

Tools

N/A

Job description

Overview

This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas and general care areas.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
Education:
HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and credentialed by the NBRC, Certified Respiratory Therapist minimum, Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred. Certification of PALS and ACLS is preferred for all applicants. PALS, ACLS, NRP are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes and mandatory upon completion of orientation period.
Experience:
Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation and support of mechanical ventilation. Additional experience relating to intubation and transport are preferred.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of EKG, Bronchial Hygiene, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Diagnostic Procedures, and all levels of Mechanical Ventilation. Weekend and/or holiday rotation may be required.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2025.
Huntsville Hospital is the region’s primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama’s Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings.
Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending
• short term and long term disability
• several retirement account options with 401Korganization match
• nurse residency program
• tuition assistance
• student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al