Respiratory Therapist - Certified or Registered
Gadsden, AL 
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist - Certified or Registered
Facility Riverview Regional Medical Center
Location US-AL-Gadsden ID 2024-159660 Category Clinical Tech Position Type Full Time Shift Nights Job Type Non-Exempt
Overview

*** Currently Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus ***

Riverview Regional Medical Center is looking for an exceptional full time night shift Respiratory Therapist, Certified or Registered, to join our Respiratory Care team!

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area's highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com.

Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Riverview Regional Medical Center is actively seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its award-winning team! We offer:

    *** Currently Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus ***
  • competitive compensation
  • generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
  • substantial PTO
  • continuing educational opportunities
  • ...and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

*** Currently Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus ***

Riverview Regional Medical Center is looking for an exceptional full time night shift Respiratory Therapist, Certified or Registered, to join our Respiratory Care team. Our Respiratory Therapists work under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager. The CRT/RRT duties include, but are not limited to:

  • performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
  • emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
  • in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

  • Alabama state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license, required
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC
  • BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
  • ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
  • NRP certificate, preferred
  • PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
  • Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree, preferred

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Prime Healthcare believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, child birth or related medical condition or any other protected category as defined by State or Federal Law. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status, disability, race, gender or other protected characteristics.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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