Senior Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

DCH Health System; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric care across general and critical settings, including limited diagnostics. You will implement and document procedures, assess data, and contribute to care plans aligned with policy.

Responsibilities include vent management, aerosol therapies, CPAP/BiPAP, and bedside rehab, with emphasis on safety and quality. Strong English communication and Alabama licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama license as Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS certification required.
• PALS and ACLS preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record respiratory procedures safely and within policy.
• Review clinical data and formulate care plans based on assessment.
• Perform neonatal to geriatric procedures including critical care and diagnostics.
• Educate patients and co-workers as appropriate.
• Maintain and QA respiratory care equipment; participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Alabama Respiratory Therapist license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification

PALS and ACLS preferred

Job description

DCH Health System seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric care across general and critical settings, including limited diagnostics. You will implement and document procedures, assess data, and contribute to care plans aligned with policy.

Responsibilities include vent management, aerosol therapies, CPAP/BiPAP, and bedside rehab, with emphasis on safety and quality. Strong English communication and Alabama licensure are required.