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Huntsville Hospital Health System

NBRC/ASBRT Credentialed Respiratory Therapist Temp - Respiratory Therapy - PRN - Shift Varies

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$57,493 / year median in Alabama

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview:
•This is a temporary experienced RT assignment•This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas and critical care transports.
Assignment Duration:
13 Weeks (renewable once for a total of 26 weeks)
Assignment Type:
Temp with Full Time hours
Assignment Shifts:
Minimum of 48 hours per week for 13 weeks / rotating weekends; Eligible for shift differential
Assignment Benefits:
Limited benefit plan (High Deductible Health Plan ONLY)
Qualifications:
Education:
HS/GED Required. Applicants must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy and must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience
Additional Skill/Abilities:
BLS required (at a minimum) before the conclusion of the orientation period. •Current HH Health System employees are ineligible to apply•
About Us:
Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.
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:
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

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  • Health and Wellness Programs