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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Highlands Respiratory Care - Flexi (871)

$64,480–$64,480 year

On-siteWarrior, Alabama, United States

Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge

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 of mechanical respiratory support. Case mix includes adult cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, heart and lung transplantation, and interstitial lung disease; neonatal units treat some of the sickest babies in the region. Shifts are flexi/PRN at a flat rate of $31.00 per hour.

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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