Respiratory Therapy RRT Peds - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition assistance

On-site employee health clinic

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Huntsville Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support pediatric critical care, step-down, and general care areas.

You will assess, initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, perform bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy, and collaborate with the ICU team in a fast-paced environment. NBRC eligibility and state licensure are required or pursued, with PALS/NRP preferred and ACLS encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• HS/GED required and state licensure by ASBRT with NBRC registration or NPS credential.
• PALS and NRP preferred and mandatory within 12 months.
• BLS preferred for hire and required within orientation (not to exceed 90 days).
• ACLS preferred.
• Clinical respiratory experience in pediatric/critical care including ventilation initiation and support.
• Experience with intubation and pediatric transport preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care in pediatric critical care, step-down and general care areas.
• Initiate and support mechanical ventilation as needed.
• Perform bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy and respiratory diagnostics.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities quickly.

Kenntnisse

Ventilator management

Bronchial hygiene procedures

Oxygen therapy

PALS/NRP knowledge

Pediatric transport experience

Ausbildung

HS/GED Required, licensed by ASBRT with NBRC or NPS credential

Jobbeschreibung

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

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

HS/GED Required. Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC. Certification of PALS and NRP are preferred for all applicants and are mandatory within one year. Certification of BLS is preferred for hire processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. Certification of ACLS is preferred.

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 pediatric transport competencies are preferred upon hire.

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 bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.

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

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. 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

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• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al