Respiratory Therapist Temp - Respiratory Therapy - PRN - Shift Varies

This is a temporary experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) assignment focused on patient care in critical care areas, step-down units, general care areas, and critical care transports.

Assignment details: 13 weeks, renewable once for a total of 26 weeks. Full-time hours with a minimum of 48 hours per week, including rotating weekends. Eligible for shift differential. Limited benefit plan (High Deductible Health Plan only).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in critical care, step-down, and general care areas.
• Participate in critical care transports.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

Current Huntsville Hospital Health System employees are ineligible to apply.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital is a leading healthcare provider recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Our facilities include:

• 971 beds, including a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower.
• A Level III Regional Neonatal ICU.
• The largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, featuring a specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program.
• Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• Six cath labs and four EP labs.
• Multiple medical and step-down units for professional growth.

We offer:

• A training center on campus for continuing education.
• Shared Governance Program and Clinical Ladder for professional development.
• The Daisy Award for recognition.
• A Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including childcare, health and wellness initiatives, an onsite employee pharmacy, and a free health clinic.
• Tuition assistance and more.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Several retirement account options with a 401K organization match.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, and apartment applications.