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Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Respiratory Therapy - FT -1st Shift
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What they do
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
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist Specialist
- Respiratory Therapy
- FT•1st Shift Huntsville Hospital Health System•3.
5 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications EKG Mechanical ventilation monitoring Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures High school diploma or GED State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures) Bronchial hygiene therapy CRT Respiratory diagnostics
RCP License Full 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:
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
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