Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Respiratory Therapy - FT -1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training and education

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

401K with company match

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work in critical care settings, including ventilation support and patient transport. A valid ASBRT license and NBRC credential are required, with CRT as a minimum and RRT preferred.

In addition, PALS, ACLS, and NRP must be obtained within one year; BLS is preferred. Weekend/holiday rotation may be required, with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the ASBRT and credentialed by the NBRC; Certified Respiratory Therapist minimum; Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• PALS, ACLS, NRP mandatory within one year; BLS preferred for hiral processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical ventilation initiation and support in critical care settings.
• Assist with intubation and patient transport.

Skills

Communication

Critical care

Education

ASBRT license and NBRC credential; CRT minimum; RRT preferred

Tools

PALS

ACLS

NRP

BLS

Job description

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

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

We are committed to providing competitive benefits.

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

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to 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