Registered Respiratory Therapist - Eamc Respiratory Care

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

12h

About The Position

At East Alabama Medical Center, the mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate health care, with high standards for customer service, quality, and cost control. The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently performs respiratory care procedures, interpreting physician orders, assessing patient needs, delivering prescribed therapy, and evaluating patient responses. The role includes invasive procedures, which may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas.

The therapist serves as a consultant to other members of the clinical team by communicating suggestions about respiratory care delivered to patients throughout the hospital. The position requires responding promptly to changes in workload and adjusting assignments as needed to support productivity, efficacy, and quality patient care.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or grandfathered status by NBRC.
• Less than one year of experience is accepted.
• Active Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy license.
• BLS certification obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• ACLS certification obtained within 12 months of date of hire or transfer.
• PALS certification obtained within 12 months of date of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• One year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.
• RRT, RPFT, ACCS, NPS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP credentials are listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed respiratory therapy, and evaluate patient response.
• Perform respiratory care procedures independently, including invasive procedures with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas.
• Communicate suggestions to other clinical team members regarding respiratory care delivered to patients throughout the hospital.
• Respond promptly to workload changes and adjust assignments as needed to support productivity, efficacy, and quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree