Respiratory Therapist Specialist Weekend - Respiratory Therapy - FT -3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas and Kids Care transports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.
• Certification of PALS or ACLS is preferred for all applicants and in mandatory within one year.
• Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes and required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation, and support of, mechanical ventilation.
• Additional experience relating to intubation and Kids Care transport competencies are preferred upon hiral and mandatory within 2 years of employment: Employees hired before July 1, 2013 must meet this requirement by July 1, 2015. All other applicants will have two years from the date of employment.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
• Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.

Nice To Haves

• Certification of PALS or ACLS is preferred for all applicants
• Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes
• Additional experience relating to intubation and Kids Care transport competencies are preferred upon hiral

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• flexible spending
• short term and long term disability
• several retirement account options with 401K organization match
• nurse residency program
• tuition assistance
• student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees