Registered Respiratory Therapist - Highlands Respiratory Care - Flexi (871)
$64,480–$64,480 year
On-siteMount Olive, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Consult with physicians concerning the development and modification of patient care plans. Autonomously manage ventilator protocols to meet patient needs while weaning them off mechanical respiratory support. This role offers flexible/PRN shifts at a flat rate of $31.00 per hour. Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current licensure in Alabama, plus BLS certification. UAB Medicine serves over 1.2 million patients annually across Alabama and the nation, providing a mission-driven environment with comprehensive benefits including educational assistance and paid parental leave.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy
- Currently registered as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) with the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (ASBRT)
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)
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