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Respiratory Therapist Temp - Respiratory Therapy - PRN - Shift Varies
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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 Therapy
- PRN•Shift Varies Huntsville Hospital Health System•3.
RCP License Full 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 hoursAssignment Shifts:
Minimum of 48 hours per week for 13 weeks / rotating weekends; Eligible for shift differentialAssignment 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 experienceAdditional Skill/Abilities:
BLS required (at a minimum) before the conclusion of the orientation period.- Current HH Health System employees are ineligible to apply